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CVE-2007-6512

5.0 · MEDIUM

PHP MySQL Banner Exchange 2.2.1 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain database information via a direct request t…

Published Dec 21, 2007phpCWE-200EPSS 1.26%

Overview

CVE-2007-6512 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting php mysql_banner_exchange. It was published on December 21, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

PHP MySQL Banner Exchange 2.2.1 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain database information via a direct request to inc/lib.inc.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from php. Update mysql_banner_exchange 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/40232Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/3478Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485098/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485178/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485266/100/0/threadedRefosvdb.org/40232Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/3478Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485098/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485178/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485266/100/0/threaded

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6512?

CVE-2007-6512 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting php mysql_banner_exchange. It was published on December 21, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2007-6512?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-6512?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from php. Update mysql_banner_exchange 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-2007-6512?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2007-6512 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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