CVE-2007-1720

CVE-2007-1720 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sb-websoft Addressbook with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in addressbook.php in the Addressbook 1.2 module for PHP-Nuke allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the module_name parameter, as demonstrated by injecting PHP sequences into an Apache HTTP Server log file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1720?
Directory traversal vulnerability in addressbook.php in the Addressbook 1.2 module for PHP-Nuke allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the module_name parameter, as demonstrated by injecting PHP sequences into an Apache HTTP Server log file.
How severe is CVE-2007-1720?
CVE-2007-1720 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-1720 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-1720?
CVE-2007-1720 affects Sb-websoft Addressbook. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1720?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-1720 published?
CVE-2007-1720 was published on 2007-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)