CVE-2007-0050: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in OpenPinboard 2.0 allows remote attackers to execute ar

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-0050 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting openpinboard. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in OpenPinboard 2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the language parameter. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by the developer and a third party, since the variable is set before use. CVE analysis suggests that there is a small time window of risk before the installation is complete

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-01-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: openpinboard

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-01-04 11:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openpinboard openpinboard DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy openpinboard || rpm -q openpinboard || openpinboard --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison openpinboard sudo apt install openpinboard=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo apt-mark hold openpinboard

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list openpinboard sudo dnf downgrade openpinboard-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add openpinboard

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-0050?

openpinboard: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-0050 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0050 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2007-0050 affect?

CVE-2007-0050 affects openpinboard. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in OpenPinboard 2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the language parameter. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by the developer and a third party, sinc

How urgent is CVE-2007-0050?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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