CVE-2007-1440: SQL injection vulnerability in search.asp in JGBBS 3.0 Beta 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-1440 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting jgbbs. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in search.asp in JGBBS 3.0 Beta 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the author parameter.

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	1.1% (top 34%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-03-13
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: jgbbs

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-03-13 23:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:37 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 3.0 beta_1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison jgbbs sudo apt install jgbbs=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo apt-mark hold jgbbs

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

dnf --showduplicates list jgbbs sudo dnf downgrade jgbbs-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add jgbbs

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: JGBBS 3.0beta1 - 'search.asp?author' SQL Injection

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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-2007-1440?

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

Is CVE-2007-1440 being exploited?

CVE-2007-1440 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-2007-1440 affect?

CVE-2007-1440 affects jgbbs. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in search.asp in JGBBS 3.0 Beta 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the author parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2007-1440?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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