How severe is CVE-2007-2861?

CVE-2007-2861 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-2861 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-2861?

CVE-2007-2861 affects Saxon. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2861?

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-2007-2861 published?

CVE-2007-2861 was published on 2007-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-2861

CVE-2007-2861 is a high-severity vulnerability in Saxon 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% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Saxon
Published: 2007-05-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Simple Accessible XHTML Online News (SAXON) 4.6 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the template parameter to (1) news.php, (2) preview.php, or (3) archive-display.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2861?: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Simple Accessible XHTML Online News (SAXON) 4.6 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the template parameter to (1) news.php, (2) preview.php, or (3) archive-display.php.
How severe is CVE-2007-2861?: CVE-2007-2861 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-2861 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2861?: CVE-2007-2861 affects Saxon. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2861?: 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-2007-2861 published?: CVE-2007-2861 was published on 2007-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:saxon:saxon:4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*