CVE-2007-2234

CVE-2007-2234 is a high-severity vulnerability in Punbb 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

include/common.php in PunBB 1.2.14 and earlier does not properly handle a disabled ini_get function when checking the register_globals setting, which allows remote attackers to register global parameters, as demonstrated by an SQL injection attack on the search_id parameter to search.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2234?
include/common.php in PunBB 1.2.14 and earlier does not properly handle a disabled ini_get function when checking the register_globals setting, which allows remote attackers to register global parameters, as demonstrated by an SQL injection attack on the search_id parameter to search.php.
How severe is CVE-2007-2234?
CVE-2007-2234 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-2234 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2234?
CVE-2007-2234 affects Punbb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2234?
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-2007-2234 published?
CVE-2007-2234 was published on 2007-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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