CVE-2007-0189 Code injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the action parameter of GeoBB, though the CVE is disputed.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2007-0189?

CVE-2007-0189 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Jan 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in GeoBB Georgian Bulletin Board allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the action parameter. NOTE: CVE disputes this issue, since GeoBB 1.0 sets $action to a whitelisted value

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-0189?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Geobb Georgian Bulletin Board.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0189?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-0189 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2007-0189 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-0189 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mxq9-394w-qg7v.

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