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CVE-2007-1633

7.5 · HIGH

Directory traversal vulnerability in bbcode_ref.php in the Giorgio Ciranni Splatt Forum 4.0 RC1 module for PHP-Nuke allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a ..

Published Mar 23, 2007giorgio_ciranniEPSS 2.86%

Overview

CVE-2007-1633 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting giorgio_ciranni splatt_forum. It was published on March 23, 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

Directory traversal vulnerability in bbcode_ref.php in the Giorgio Ciranni Splatt Forum 4.0 RC1 module for PHP-Nuke allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the name parameter, as demonstrated by injecting PHP sequences into an Apache HTTP Server log file, which is then included by bbcode_ref.php.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from giorgio_ciranni. Update splatt_forum 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/38599Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/23035Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1027Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/3518Refosvdb.org/38599Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/23035Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1027Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/3518

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1633?

CVE-2007-1633 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting giorgio_ciranni splatt_forum. It was published on March 23, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-1633?

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-2007-1633?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from giorgio_ciranni. Update splatt_forum 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-2007-1633?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2007-1633 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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