How severe is CVE-2007-5071?

CVE-2007-5071 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-5071 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5071?

CVE-2007-5071 affects Alexander Palmo Simple Php Blog. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5071?

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-2007-5071 published?

CVE-2007-5071 was published on 2007-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5071

CVE-2007-5071 is a high-severity vulnerability in Alexander Palmo Simple Php Blog 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-16.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-16
Affected product: Alexander Palmo Simple Php Blog
Published: 2007-09-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Incomplete blacklist vulnerability in upload_img_cgi.php in Simple PHP Blog before 0.5.1 allows remote attackers to upload dangerous files and execute arbitrary code, as demonstrated by a filename ending in .php. or a .htaccess file, a different vector than CVE-2005-2733. NOTE: the vulnerability was also present in a 0.5.1 download available in the early morning of 20070923. NOTE: the original 20070920 disclosure provided an incorrect filename, img_upload_cgi.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5071?: Incomplete blacklist vulnerability in upload_img_cgi.php in Simple PHP Blog before 0.5.1 allows remote attackers to upload dangerous files and execute arbitrary code, as demonstrated by a filename ending in .php. or a .htaccess file, a different vector than CVE-2005-2733. NOTE: the vulnerability was also present in a 0.5.1 download available in the early morning of 20070923. NOTE: the original 20070920 disclosure provided an incorrect filename, img_upload_cgi.php.
How severe is CVE-2007-5071?: CVE-2007-5071 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-5071 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5071?: CVE-2007-5071 affects Alexander Palmo Simple Php Blog. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5071?: 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-2007-5071 published?: CVE-2007-5071 was published on 2007-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:alexander_palmo:simple_php_blog:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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