CVE-2007-3163

CVE-2007-3163 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Frederico Caldeira Knabben Fckeditor with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Incomplete blacklist vulnerability in the filemanager in Frederico Caldeira Knabben FCKeditor 2.4.2 allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary .php files via an alternate data stream syntax, as demonstrated by .php::$DATA filenames, a related issue to CVE-2006-0658.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3163?
Incomplete blacklist vulnerability in the filemanager in Frederico Caldeira Knabben FCKeditor 2.4.2 allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary .php files via an alternate data stream syntax, as demonstrated by .php::$DATA filenames, a related issue to CVE-2006-0658.
How severe is CVE-2007-3163?
CVE-2007-3163 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-3163 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-3163?
CVE-2007-3163 affects Frederico Caldeira Knabben Fckeditor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3163?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-3163 published?
CVE-2007-3163 was published on 2007-06-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)