CVE-2007-1633: Directory traversal vulnerability in bbcode_ref.php in the Giorgio Ciranni Splatt Forum 4.0 RC1 module for PHP

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-1633 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting splatt forum. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in bbcode_ref.php in the Giorgio Ciranni Splatt Forum 4.0 RC1 module for PHP-Nuke allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the name parameter, as demonstrated by injecting PHP sequences into an Apache HTTP Server log file, which is then included by bbcode_ref.php.

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	3.0% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-03-23
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: giorgio ciranni

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

giorgio ciranni splatt forum DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.0_rc1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0_rc1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy splatt-forum || rpm -q splatt-forum || splatt-forum --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0_rc1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison splatt-forum sudo apt install splatt-forum=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0_rc1> sudo apt-mark hold splatt-forum

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

dnf --showduplicates list splatt-forum sudo dnf downgrade splatt-forum-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0_rc1> sudo dnf versionlock add splatt-forum

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: PHP-Nuke Module splattforum 4.0 RC1 - Local 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-2007-1633?

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

Is CVE-2007-1633 being exploited?

CVE-2007-1633 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-2007-1633 affect?

CVE-2007-1633 affects splatt forum. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Directory traversal vulnerability in bbcode_ref.php in the Giorgio Ciranni Splatt Forum 4.0 RC1 module for PHP-Nuke allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the name parameter, as demonstrat

How urgent is CVE-2007-1633?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

Apache HTTP Server vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

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