CVE-2007-0608: Advanced Guestbook 2.4.2 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an invalid (1) GB_TBL par

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HIGH 7.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-0608 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting advanced guestbook. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Advanced Guestbook 2.4.2 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an invalid (1) GB_TBL parameter to (a) lang/codes-english.php or (b) image.php, which reveal the database name; (2) an invalid GB_DB parameter to index.php, coupled with a ../index lang cookie, which reveals the installation path; or (3) a direct request to index.php with no parameters or cookies, which reveals the installation path.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-05-09
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: advanced guestbook

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-05-09 17:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:35 UTCUpdated Record last modified

advanced guestbook advanced guestbook DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.4.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.4.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy advanced-guestbook || rpm -q advanced-guestbook || advanced-guestbook --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.4.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison advanced-guestbook sudo apt install advanced-guestbook=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.4.2> sudo apt-mark hold advanced-guestbook

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

dnf --showduplicates list advanced-guestbook sudo dnf downgrade advanced-guestbook-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.4.2> sudo dnf versionlock add advanced-guestbook

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-2007-0608?

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

Is CVE-2007-0608 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0608 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-2007-0608 affect?

CVE-2007-0608 affects advanced guestbook. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Advanced Guestbook 2.4.2 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an invalid (1) GB_TBL parameter to (a) lang/codes-english.php or (b) image.php, which reveal the database name; (2) an invalid GB_DB parameter to index.php

How urgent is CVE-2007-0608?

Priority 45/100. High severity

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