CVE-2007-2988

CVE-2007-2988 is a high-severity vulnerability in Inout Scripts Inout Meta Search 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

Description

A certain admin script in Inout Meta Search Engine sends a redirect to the web browser but does not exit when administrative credentials are missing, which allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary PHP code, as demonstrated by a request to admin/create_engine.php followed by a request to admin/generate_tabs.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2988?
A certain admin script in Inout Meta Search Engine sends a redirect to the web browser but does not exit when administrative credentials are missing, which allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary PHP code, as demonstrated by a request to admin/create_engine.php followed by a request to admin/generate_tabs.php.
How severe is CVE-2007-2988?
CVE-2007-2988 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-2988 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2988?
CVE-2007-2988 affects Inout Scripts Inout Meta Search Engine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2988?
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-2007-2988 published?
CVE-2007-2988 was published on 2007-06-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)