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CVE-2007-1552

7.5 · HIGH

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in usercp.php in MetaForum 0.513 Beta restricts file types based on the MIME type in the Content-type HTTP header, which allows remote attackers to upload and…

Published Mar 20, 2007metaforumEPSS 5.50%

Overview

CVE-2007-1552 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting metaforum metaforum. It was published on March 20, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in usercp.php in MetaForum 0.513 Beta restricts file types based on the MIME type in the Content-type HTTP header, which allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary scripts via an image MIME type with a filename containing an executable extension such as .php.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from metaforum. Update metaforum to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refosvdb.org/34523Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/2454Refwww.aeroxteam.fr/exploit-MetaForum-0.513b.txtRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/463178/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/23032Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33097Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/3516Refosvdb.org/34523Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/2454Refwww.aeroxteam.fr/exploit-MetaForum-0.513b.txt

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1552?

CVE-2007-1552 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting metaforum metaforum. It was published on March 20, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-1552?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-1552?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from metaforum. Update metaforum to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2007-1552?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2007-1552 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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