CVE-2007-5178

CVE-2007-5178 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mxbb Mx Glance 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

Description

contrib/mx_glance_sdesc.php in the mx_glance 2.3.3 module for mxBB places a critical security check within a comment because of a missing comment delimiter, which allows remote attackers to conduct remote file inclusion attacks and execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mx_root_path parameter. NOTE: some sources incorrectly state that phpbb_root_path is the affected parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5178?
contrib/mx_glance_sdesc.php in the mx_glance 2.3.3 module for mxBB places a critical security check within a comment because of a missing comment delimiter, which allows remote attackers to conduct remote file inclusion attacks and execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mx_root_path parameter. NOTE: some sources incorrectly state that phpbb_root_path is the affected parameter.
How severe is CVE-2007-5178?
CVE-2007-5178 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-5178 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-2007-5178?
CVE-2007-5178 affects Mxbb Mx Glance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5178?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-5178 published?
CVE-2007-5178 was published on 2007-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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