CVE-2007-2493 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL parameter in the mxBB FAQ module, requiring immediate patching.
- 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-2007-2493?
CVE-2007-2493 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 May 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 faq.php in the FAQ & RULES 2.0.0 and earlier module for mxBB allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the module_root_path parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-2493?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Mxbb Mxbb Faq, Mxbb Mxbb Rules.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2493?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-2493 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-2007-2493 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-2493 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5p82-w985-h72p.