CVE-2007-1459: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in WebCreator 0.2.6-rc3 and earlier allow remote attackers

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-1459 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting webcreator. 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 WebCreator 0.2.6-rc3 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the moddir parameter to (1) content/load.inc.php, (2) config/load.inc.php, (3) http/load.inc.php, and unspecified other files.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.8% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-03-14
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: webcreator

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-03-14 18:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:37 UTCUpdated Record last modified

webcreator webcreator DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.2.5 · 0.2.6_rc3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.2.5

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.2.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison webcreator sudo apt install webcreator=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.2.5> sudo apt-mark hold webcreator

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

dnf --showduplicates list webcreator sudo dnf downgrade webcreator-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.2.5> sudo dnf versionlock add webcreator

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: WebCreator 0.2.6-rc3 - 'moddir' 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-2007-1459?

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

Is CVE-2007-1459 being exploited?

CVE-2007-1459 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-2007-1459 affect?

CVE-2007-1459 affects webcreator. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in WebCreator 0.2.6-rc3 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the moddir parameter to (1) content/load.inc.php, (2) config/load.inc.php, (3) http/loa

How urgent is CVE-2007-1459?

Priority 50/100. Public exploit reference

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