CVE-2007-1416: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in createurl.php in JCcorp (aka James Coyle) URLshrink allows remote a

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-1416 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting urlshrink. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in createurl.php in JCcorp (aka James Coyle) URLshrink allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the formurl parameter.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	5.0% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-03-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: jccorp

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-03-12 23:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:37 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jccorp urlshrink DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.3.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison urlshrink sudo apt install urlshrink=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.1> sudo apt-mark hold urlshrink

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

dnf --showduplicates list urlshrink sudo dnf downgrade urlshrink-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.1> sudo dnf versionlock add urlshrink

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: JCCorp URLShrink Free 1.3.1 - 'CreateURL.php' Remote File Inclusion

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-1416?

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

Is CVE-2007-1416 being exploited?

CVE-2007-1416 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-2007-1416 affect?

CVE-2007-1416 affects urlshrink. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in createurl.php in JCcorp (aka James Coyle) URLshrink allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the formurl parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2007-1416?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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