CVE-2007-1729: SQL injection vulnerability in includes/start.php in Flexbb 1.0.0 10005 Beta Release 1 allows remote attackers

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-1729 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting flexbb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in includes/start.php in Flexbb 1.0.0 10005 Beta Release 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the flexbb_lang_id COOKIE parameter to index.php.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 30%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-03-28
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: revolutionproducts

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-03-28 10:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

revolutionproducts flexbb DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.0_10005_beta_1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0_10005_beta_1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.0_10005_beta_1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison flexbb sudo apt install flexbb=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0_10005_beta_1> sudo apt-mark hold flexbb

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

dnf --showduplicates list flexbb sudo dnf downgrade flexbb-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0_10005_beta_1> sudo dnf versionlock add flexbb

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.

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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-2007-1729?

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

Is CVE-2007-1729 being exploited?

CVE-2007-1729 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-2007-1729 affect?

CVE-2007-1729 affects flexbb. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in includes/start.php in Flexbb 1.0.0 10005 Beta Release 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the flexbb_lang_id COOKIE parameter to index.php.

How urgent is CVE-2007-1729?

Priority 44/100. High severity

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