CVE-2007-1839: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in CodeBB 1.1b3 and earlier allow remote attackers to execu

Q: How do I fix CVE-2007-1839?

codebb: upgrade to newer than 1.1_beta_3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2007-1839 being exploited?

CVE-2007-1839 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-2007-1839 affect?

CVE-2007-1839 affects codebb. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in CodeBB 1.1b3 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter to (1) pass_code.php or (2) lang_select.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2007-1839?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2007-1839 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting codebb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in CodeBB 1.1b3 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter to (1) pass_code.php or (2) lang_select.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.3% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-04-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: codebb

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-04-03 00:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

codebb codebb UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.1_beta_3

Fixed in: newer than 1.1_beta_3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.1_beta_3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade codebb

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: CodeBB 1.0 Beta 2 - 'phpbb_root_path' 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-2007-1839?

codebb: upgrade to newer than 1.1_beta_3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-1839 being exploited?

CVE-2007-1839 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-2007-1839 affect?

CVE-2007-1839 affects codebb. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in CodeBB 1.1b3 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter to (1) pass_code.php or (2) lang_select.

How urgent is CVE-2007-1839?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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