How severe is CVE-2007-2289?

CVE-2007-2289 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-2289 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-2289?

CVE-2007-2289 affects Alexscriptengine Download-engine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2289?

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-2007-2289 published?

CVE-2007-2289 was published on 2007-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-2289

CVE-2007-2289 is a high-severity vulnerability in Alexscriptengine Download-engine 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: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Alexscriptengine Download-engine
Published: 2007-04-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin/includes/spaw/dialogs/insert_link.php in download engine (Download-Engine) 1.4.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the spaw_root parameter, a different vector than CVE-2007-2255. NOTE: this may be an issue in SPAW.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2289?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin/includes/spaw/dialogs/insert_link.php in download engine (Download-Engine) 1.4.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the spaw_root parameter, a different vector than CVE-2007-2255. NOTE: this may be an issue in SPAW.
How severe is CVE-2007-2289?: CVE-2007-2289 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-2289 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2289?: CVE-2007-2289 affects Alexscriptengine Download-engine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2289?: 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-2007-2289 published?: CVE-2007-2289 was published on 2007-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:alexscriptengine:download-engine:1.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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