CVE-2007-1629: SQL injection vulnerability in default.asp in ActiveWebSoftwares Active Photo Gallery allows remote attackers

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-1629 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting active photo gallery. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in default.asp in ActiveWebSoftwares Active Photo Gallery allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the catid 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	2007-03-23
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: active web softwares

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-03-23 21:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:37 UTCUpdated Record last modified

active web softwares active photo gallery DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy active-photo-gallery || rpm -q active-photo-gallery || active-photo-gallery --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison active-photo-gallery sudo apt install active-photo-gallery=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.2> sudo apt-mark hold active-photo-gallery

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

dnf --showduplicates list active-photo-gallery sudo dnf downgrade active-photo-gallery-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.2> sudo dnf versionlock add active-photo-gallery

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: Active Photo Gallery - 'catid' SQL Injection

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-1629?

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

Is CVE-2007-1629 being exploited?

CVE-2007-1629 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-2007-1629 affect?

CVE-2007-1629 affects active photo gallery. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in default.asp in ActiveWebSoftwares Active Photo Gallery allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the catid parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2007-1629?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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CVE-2008-5641 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE SQL injection vulnerability in account.asp in Active Photo Gallery 6.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbi

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