CVE-2007-0487: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in FreeForum 0.9.0 allows remote attackers to execute arb

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-0487 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting freeforum. 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 FreeForum 0.9.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the fpath parameter. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by third party researchers, stating that fpath variable is initialized before being used

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 27%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-01-25
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: zoneo-soft

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-01-25 00:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:35 UTCUpdated Record last modified

zoneo-soft freeforum DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.9.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.9.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.9.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison freeforum sudo apt install freeforum=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9.0> sudo apt-mark hold freeforum

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

dnf --showduplicates list freeforum sudo dnf downgrade freeforum-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9.0> sudo dnf versionlock add freeforum

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-2007-0487?

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

Is CVE-2007-0487 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0487 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-2007-0487 affect?

CVE-2007-0487 affects freeforum. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in FreeForum 0.9.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the fpath parameter. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by third party researchers, stating that fpat

How urgent is CVE-2007-0487?

Priority 44/100. High severity

Software pages

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