CVE-2007-1053: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in phpXmms 1.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-1053 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting phpxmms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in phpXmms 1.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the tcmdp parameter to (1) phpxmmsb.php or (2) phpxmmst.php. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by a reliable third party, stating that the tcmdp variable is initialized by config.php

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-02-21
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: warped systems

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-02-21 23:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

warped systems phpxmms 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 phpxmms || rpm -q phpxmms || phpxmms --version

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

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

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

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

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-2007-1053?

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

Is CVE-2007-1053 being exploited?

CVE-2007-1053 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-2007-1053 affect?

CVE-2007-1053 affects phpxmms. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in phpXmms 1.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the tcmdp parameter to (1) phpxmmsb.php or (2) phpxmmst.php. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by a reliab

How urgent is CVE-2007-1053?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference

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