CVE-2007-0875: SQL injection vulnerability in install.php in mcRefer allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL command

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-0875 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mcrefer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in install.php in mcRefer allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by a third party, stating that the file does not use a SQL database

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	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2007-02-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mcrefer

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-02-12 19:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mcrefer mcrefer DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mcrefer sudo apt install mcrefer=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold mcrefer

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

dnf --showduplicates list mcrefer sudo dnf downgrade mcrefer-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add mcrefer

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-2007-0875?

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

Is CVE-2007-0875 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0875 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-2007-0875 affect?

CVE-2007-0875 affects mcrefer. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in install.php in mcRefer allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by a third party, stating that the file does not use a SQL database

How urgent is CVE-2007-0875?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

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