CVE-2007-0576: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in xt_counter.php in Xt-Stats 2.3.x up to 2.4.0.b3 allows remote attac

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-0576 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting xt-stats. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in xt_counter.php in Xt-Stats 2.3.x up to 2.4.0.b3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the server_base_dir parameter.

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	3.6% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-01-30
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: xt-stats

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-01-30 17:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:35 UTCUpdated Record last modified

xt-stats xt-stats DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.3.0 · 2.4.0.b3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.3.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy xt-stats || rpm -q xt-stats || xt-stats --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison xt-stats sudo apt install xt-stats=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.3.0> sudo apt-mark hold xt-stats

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

dnf --showduplicates list xt-stats sudo dnf downgrade xt-stats-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add xt-stats

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: Xt-Stats 2.4.0.b3 (server_base_dir) - 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-2007-0576?

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

Is CVE-2007-0576 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0576 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-2007-0576 affect?

CVE-2007-0576 affects xt-stats. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in xt_counter.php in Xt-Stats 2.3.x up to 2.4.0.b3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the server_base_dir parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2007-0576?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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