How severe is CVE-2007-5009?

CVE-2007-5009 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-5009 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 45% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5009?

CVE-2007-5009 primarily affects Phpbb2 Phpbb2 Plus. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5009?

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

When was CVE-2007-5009 published?

CVE-2007-5009 was published on 2007-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5009

CVE-2007-5009 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpbb2 Phpbb2 Plus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 45% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 45% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Phpbb2 Phpbb2 Plus
Published: 2007-09-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in language/lang_german/lang_main_album.php in phpBB Plus 1.53, and 1.53a before 20070922, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5009?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in language/lang_german/lang_main_album.php in phpBB Plus 1.53, and 1.53a before 20070922, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.
How severe is CVE-2007-5009?: CVE-2007-5009 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-5009 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 45% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5009?: CVE-2007-5009 primarily affects Phpbb2 Phpbb2 Plus. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5009?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-5009 published?: CVE-2007-5009 was published on 2007-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:phpbb2:phpbb2_plus:1.53:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpbb2:phpbb2_plus:1.53a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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