How severe is CVE-2007-6471?

CVE-2007-6471 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-6471 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-6471?

CVE-2007-6471 primarily affects Phpay. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6471?

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

When was CVE-2007-6471 published?

CVE-2007-6471 was published on 2007-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-6471

CVE-2007-6471 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpay with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Phpay
Published: 2007-12-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Incomplete blacklist vulnerability in main.php in phPay 2.02.01 on Windows allows remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks and include and execute arbitrary local files via a ..\ (dot dot backslash) in the config parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6471?: Incomplete blacklist vulnerability in main.php in phPay 2.02.01 on Windows allows remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks and include and execute arbitrary local files via a ..\ (dot dot backslash) in the config parameter.
How severe is CVE-2007-6471?: CVE-2007-6471 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-6471 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-6471?: CVE-2007-6471 primarily affects Phpay. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6471?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-6471 published?: CVE-2007-6471 was published on 2007-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:phpay:phpay:2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpay:phpay:2.02.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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