CVE-2007-0599: Variable overwrite vulnerability in common/config.php in Aztek Forum 4.00 allows remote attackers to overwrite

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-0599 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting aztek forum. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Variable overwrite vulnerability in common/config.php in Aztek Forum 4.00 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary program variables and conduct other unauthorized activities, such as copying arbitrary files using index/common_actions.php, via vectors associated with extract operations on the (1) POST, (2) GET, (3) COOKIE, and (4) SERVER superglobal arrays.

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 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-01-30
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: aztek forum

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 18:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:35 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 4.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy aztek-forum || rpm -q aztek-forum || aztek-forum --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison aztek-forum sudo apt install aztek-forum=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo apt-mark hold aztek-forum

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

dnf --showduplicates list aztek-forum sudo dnf downgrade aztek-forum-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add aztek-forum

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-2007-0599?

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

Is CVE-2007-0599 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0599 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-2007-0599 affect?

CVE-2007-0599 affects aztek forum. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Variable overwrite vulnerability in common/config.php in Aztek Forum 4.00 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary program variables and conduct other unauthorized activities, such as copying arbitrary files using index/common_actions

How urgent is CVE-2007-0599?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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