How severe is CVE-2007-2235?

CVE-2007-2235 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-2235 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-2235?

CVE-2007-2235 affects Punbb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2235?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-2235 published?

CVE-2007-2235 was published on 2007-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-2235

CVE-2007-2235 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Punbb with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Punbb
Published: 2007-04-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in PunBB 1.2.14 and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) Referer HTTP header to misc.php or the (2) category name when deleting a category in admin_categories.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2235?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in PunBB 1.2.14 and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) Referer HTTP header to misc.php or the (2) category name when deleting a category in admin_categories.php.
How severe is CVE-2007-2235?: CVE-2007-2235 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-2235 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2235?: CVE-2007-2235 affects Punbb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2235?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-2235 published?: CVE-2007-2235 was published on 2007-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:punbb:punbb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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