How severe is CVE-2007-4180?

CVE-2007-4180 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-4180 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-4180?

CVE-2007-4180 affects Pluck. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4180?

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

When was CVE-2007-4180 published?

CVE-2007-4180 was published on 2007-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-4180

CVE-2007-4180 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pluck 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Pluck
Published: 2007-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in data/inc/theme.php in Pluck 4.3, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter. NOTE: CVE and a reliable third party dispute this vulnerability because the code uses a fixed argument when invoking fputs, which cannot be used to read files

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4180?: Directory traversal vulnerability in data/inc/theme.php in Pluck 4.3, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter. NOTE: CVE and a reliable third party dispute this vulnerability because the code uses a fixed argument when invoking fputs, which cannot be used to read files
How severe is CVE-2007-4180?: CVE-2007-4180 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-4180 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-4180?: CVE-2007-4180 affects Pluck. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4180?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-4180 published?: CVE-2007-4180 was published on 2007-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pluck:pluck:4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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