How severe is CVE-2007-5100?

CVE-2007-5100 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-5100 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5100?

CVE-2007-5100 primarily affects Phpbb Phpbb 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-2007-5100?

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

When was CVE-2007-5100 published?

CVE-2007-5100 was published on 2007-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5100

CVE-2007-5100 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpbb Phpbb Plus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Phpbb Phpbb Plus
Published: 2007-09-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in phpBB Plus 1.53, and 1.53a before 20070922, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter to (1) language/lang_german/lang_admin_album.php, (2) language/lang_english/lang_main_album.php, and (3) language/lang_english/lang_admin_album.php, different vectors than CVE-2007-5009.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5100?: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in phpBB Plus 1.53, and 1.53a before 20070922, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter to (1) language/lang_german/lang_admin_album.php, (2) language/lang_english/lang_main_album.php, and (3) language/lang_english/lang_admin_album.php, different vectors than CVE-2007-5009.
How severe is CVE-2007-5100?: CVE-2007-5100 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-5100 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5100?: CVE-2007-5100 primarily affects Phpbb Phpbb 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-2007-5100?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-5100 published?: CVE-2007-5100 was published on 2007-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:phpbb:phpbb_plus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpbb:phpbb_plus:1.53:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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