CVE-2007-0511: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in phpXMLDOM (phpXD) 0.3 and earlier allow remote attackers

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-0511 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting phpxmldom. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in phpXMLDOM (phpXD) 0.3 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the path parameter to (1) dom.php, (2) dtd.php, or (3) parser.php in include/.

Why this priority

EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	7.5% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-01-26
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phpxmldom

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-01-26 00:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:35 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phpxmldom phpxmldom DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpxmldom sudo apt install phpxmldom=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.3> sudo apt-mark hold phpxmldom

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

dnf --showduplicates list phpxmldom sudo dnf downgrade phpxmldom-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.3> sudo dnf versionlock add phpxmldom

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: phpXD 0.3 - 'path' Remote File Inclusion

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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-2007-0511?

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

Is CVE-2007-0511 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0511 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-2007-0511 affect?

CVE-2007-0511 affects phpxmldom. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in phpXMLDOM (phpXD) 0.3 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the path parameter to (1) dom.php, (2) dtd.php, or (3) parser.php in include/.

How urgent is CVE-2007-0511?

Priority 52/100. EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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