CVE-2007-1702: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in mod_flatmenu.php in the Flatmenu 1.07 and earlier Mambo module allo

Q: How do I fix CVE-2007-1702?

flatmenu: upgrade to newer than 1.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2007-1702 being exploited?

CVE-2007-1702 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-2007-1702 affect?

CVE-2007-1702 affects flatmenu. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in mod_flatmenu.php in the Flatmenu 1.07 and earlier Mambo module allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2007-1702?

Priority 52/100. EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.8UPGRADE

CVE-2007-1702 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting flatmenu. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in mod_flatmenu.php in the Flatmenu 1.07 and earlier Mambo module allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter.

Why this priority

EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	5.0% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-03-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mambo

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

mambo flatmenu UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.7

Fixed in: newer than 1.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade flatmenu

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: Mambo Module Flatmenu 1.07 - 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-2007-1702?

flatmenu: upgrade to newer than 1.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-1702 being exploited?

CVE-2007-1702 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-2007-1702 affect?

CVE-2007-1702 affects flatmenu. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in mod_flatmenu.php in the Flatmenu 1.07 and earlier Mambo module allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2007-1702?

Priority 52/100. EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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