How severe is CVE-2007-1998?

CVE-2007-1998 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-1998 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-1998?

CVE-2007-1998 affects Hiox India Guest Book. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1998?

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-2007-1998 published?

CVE-2007-1998 was published on 2007-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-1998

CVE-2007-1998 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hiox India Guest Book 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: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hiox India Guest Book
Published: 2007-04-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Direct static code injection vulnerability in HIOX Guest Book (HGB) 4.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary PHP code via the Email field, which results in code execution through a direct request to gb.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1998?: Direct static code injection vulnerability in HIOX Guest Book (HGB) 4.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary PHP code via the Email field, which results in code execution through a direct request to gb.php.
How severe is CVE-2007-1998?: CVE-2007-1998 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-1998 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-1998?: CVE-2007-1998 affects Hiox India Guest Book. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1998?: 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-2007-1998 published?: CVE-2007-1998 was published on 2007-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hiox_india:guest_book:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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