CVE-2007-0850: scripts/cronscript.php in SysCP 1.2.15 and earlier includes and executes arbitrary PHP scripts that are refere

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-0850 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting syscp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

scripts/cronscript.php in SysCP 1.2.15 and earlier includes and executes arbitrary PHP scripts that are referenced by the panel_cronscript table in the SysCP database, which allows attackers with database write privileges to execute arbitrary code by constructing a PHP file and adding its filename to this table.

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	2.6% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-02-08
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: syscp team

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-02-08 18:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

syscp team syscp DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2.10 · 1.2.15

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2.10

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison syscp sudo apt install syscp=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.10> sudo apt-mark hold syscp

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

dnf --showduplicates list syscp sudo dnf downgrade syscp-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.10> sudo dnf versionlock add syscp

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-2007-0850?

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

Is CVE-2007-0850 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0850 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-2007-0850 affect?

CVE-2007-0850 affects syscp. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). scripts/cronscript.php in SysCP 1.2.15 and earlier includes and executes arbitrary PHP scripts that are referenced by the panel_cronscript table in the SysCP database, which allows attackers with database write privileges to execute arbitra

How urgent is CVE-2007-0850?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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