CVE-2007-6397
CVE-2007-6397 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Flat Php Board with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Flat Php Board
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in index.php in Flat PHP Board 1.2 and earlier allow remote attackers to (1) create arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the username parameter when registering a user account, and (2) read arbitrary PHP files via a .. (dot dot) in (a) the topic parameter in a topic action or (b) the username parameter in a viewprofile action.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-6397?
- Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in index.php in Flat PHP Board 1.2 and earlier allow remote attackers to (1) create arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the username parameter when registering a user account, and (2) read arbitrary PHP files via a .. (dot dot) in (a) the topic parameter in a topic action or (b) the username parameter in a viewprofile action.
- How severe is CVE-2007-6397?
- CVE-2007-6397 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2007-6397 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-6397?
- CVE-2007-6397 affects Flat Php Board. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-6397?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2007-6397 published?
- CVE-2007-6397 was published on 2007-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/43890
- http://osvdb.org/43891
- http://osvdb.org/43892
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/484803/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26782
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4705
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:flat_php:board:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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