How severe is CVE-2007-1961?

CVE-2007-1961 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-1961 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-1961?

CVE-2007-1961 affects Phpbb Mutant. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1961?

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-2007-1961 published?

CVE-2007-1961 was published on 2007-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-1961

CVE-2007-1961 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phpbb Mutant 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

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Phpbb Mutant
Published: 2007-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in mutant_functions.php in the Mutant 0.9.2 portal for phpBB 2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1961?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in mutant_functions.php in the Mutant 0.9.2 portal for phpBB 2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.
How severe is CVE-2007-1961?: CVE-2007-1961 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-1961 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-1961?: CVE-2007-1961 affects Phpbb Mutant. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1961?: 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-2007-1961 published?: CVE-2007-1961 was published on 2007-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpbb:mutant:0.9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*