CVE-2007-1105: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in functions.php in Extreme phpBB (aka phpBB Extreme) 3.0.1 allows rem

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-1105 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting extreme phpbb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in functions.php in Extreme phpBB (aka phpBB Extreme) 3.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-02-26
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: extreme phpbb

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-02-26 17:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

extreme phpbb extreme phpbb DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy extreme-phpbb || rpm -q extreme-phpbb || extreme-phpbb --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison extreme-phpbb sudo apt install extreme-phpbb=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold extreme-phpbb

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

dnf --showduplicates list extreme-phpbb sudo dnf downgrade extreme-phpbb-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add extreme-phpbb

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Extreme phpBB 3.0.1 - 'functions.php' Remote File Inclusion

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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-2007-1105?

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

Is CVE-2007-1105 being exploited?

CVE-2007-1105 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-2007-1105 affect?

CVE-2007-1105 affects extreme phpbb. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in functions.php in Extreme phpBB (aka phpBB Extreme) 3.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2007-1105?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

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