CVE-2007-1698: download.php in Philex 0.2.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and source code, and

Q: How do I fix CVE-2007-1698?

philex: upgrade to newer than 0.2.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2007-1698 being exploited?

CVE-2007-1698 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2007-1698 affect?

CVE-2007-1698 affects philex. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). download.php in Philex 0.2.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and source code, and obtain sensitive information via the file parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2007-1698?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2007-1698 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting philex. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

download.php in Philex 0.2.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and source code, and obtain sensitive information via the file parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.6% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-03-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: philex

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-03-27 01:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

philex philex UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.2.3

Fixed in: newer than 0.2.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.2.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade philex

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade philex

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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: Philex 0.2.3 - Remote File Inclusion / File Disclosure

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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-2007-1698?

philex: upgrade to newer than 0.2.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-1698 being exploited?

CVE-2007-1698 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-2007-1698 affect?

CVE-2007-1698 affects philex. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). download.php in Philex 0.2.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and source code, and obtain sensitive information via the file parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2007-1698?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2007-1697 HIGH 10.0 UPGRADE PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in header.inc.php in Philex 0.2.3 and earlier allows remote attackers

References

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