CVE-2007-1778: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in db/mysql.php in the Eve-Nuke 0.1 (EN-Forums) module for PHP-Nuke al

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CVE-2007-1778 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting eve-nuke forum. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in db/mysql.php in the Eve-Nuke 0.1 (EN-Forums) module for PHP-Nuke allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.3% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-03-30
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: eve-nuke

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-03-30 01:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

eve-nuke eve-nuke forum DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy eve-nuke-forum || rpm -q eve-nuke-forum || eve-nuke-forum --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison eve-nuke-forum sudo apt install eve-nuke-forum=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1> sudo apt-mark hold eve-nuke-forum

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

dnf --showduplicates list eve-nuke-forum sudo dnf downgrade eve-nuke-forum-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add eve-nuke-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 Eve-Nuke 0.1 - 'mysql.php' 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-2007-1778?

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

Is CVE-2007-1778 being exploited?

CVE-2007-1778 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-2007-1778 affect?

CVE-2007-1778 affects eve-nuke forum. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in db/mysql.php in the Eve-Nuke 0.1 (EN-Forums) module for PHP-Nuke allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2007-1778?

Priority 68/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities · MySQL vulnerabilities

References

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