How severe is CVE-2007-4525?

CVE-2007-4525 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-4525 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-4525?

CVE-2007-4525 affects Spip. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4525?

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-2007-4525 published?

CVE-2007-4525 was published on 2007-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-4525

CVE-2007-4525 is a high-severity vulnerability in Spip 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Spip
Published: 2007-08-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in inc-calcul.php3 in SPIP 1.7.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the squelette_cache parameter, a different vector than CVE-2006-1702. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by third party researchers, stating that the squelette_cache variable is initialized before use, and is only used within the scope of a function

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4525?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in inc-calcul.php3 in SPIP 1.7.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the squelette_cache parameter, a different vector than CVE-2006-1702. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by third party researchers, stating that the squelette_cache variable is initialized before use, and is only used within the scope of a function
How severe is CVE-2007-4525?: CVE-2007-4525 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-4525 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-4525?: CVE-2007-4525 affects Spip. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4525?: 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-2007-4525 published?: CVE-2007-4525 was published on 2007-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:spip:spip:1.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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