CVE-2007-1073: Static code injection vulnerability in install.php in mcRefer allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP

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HIGH 10.0MITIGATE

CVE-2007-1073 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting mcrefer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Static code injection vulnerability in install.php in mcRefer allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the bgcolor parameter, which is inserted into mcrconf.inc.php.

Why this priority

Critical severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.3% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-02-22
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

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

mcrefer mcrefer MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2007-1073?

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

Is CVE-2007-1073 being exploited?

CVE-2007-1073 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-2007-1073 affect?

CVE-2007-1073 affects mcrefer. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Static code injection vulnerability in install.php in mcRefer allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the bgcolor parameter, which is inserted into mcrconf.inc.php.

How urgent is CVE-2007-1073?

Priority 56/100. Critical severity

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