CVE-2007-1974: SQL injection vulnerability in the getArticle function in class/wfsarticle.php in WF-Section (aka WF-Sections)

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CVE-2007-1974 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting wf-sections, happy linux xfsection module, zmagazine module. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in the getArticle function in class/wfsarticle.php in WF-Section (aka WF-Sections) 1.0.1, as used in Xoops modules such as (1) Zmagazine 1.0, (2) Happy Linux XFsection 1.07 and earlier, and possibly other modules, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the articleid parameter to print.php.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	5.5% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-04-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: wf-sections · xoops

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-04-12 00:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wf-sections wf-sections DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wf-sections || rpm -q wf-sections || wf-sections --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison wf-sections sudo apt install wf-sections=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold wf-sections

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

dnf --showduplicates list wf-sections sudo dnf downgrade wf-sections-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add wf-sections

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.

xoops happy linux xfsection module UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.07

Fixed in: newer than 1.07

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy happy-linux-xfsection-module || rpm -q happy-linux-xfsection-module || happy-linux-xfsection-module --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.07 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade happy-linux-xfsection-module

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade happy-linux-xfsection-module

Note

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

xoops zmagazine module DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy zmagazine-module || rpm -q zmagazine-module || zmagazine-module --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison zmagazine-module sudo apt install zmagazine-module=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold zmagazine-module

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

dnf --showduplicates list zmagazine-module sudo dnf downgrade zmagazine-module-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add zmagazine-module

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: XOOPS Module WF-Section 1.01 - 'articleId' SQL Injection
Exploit-DB: XOOPS Module XFsection 1.07 - 'articleId' Blind SQL Injection
Exploit-DB: XOOPS Module Zmagazine 1.0 - 'print.php' SQL Injection

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2007-1974?

wf-sections: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; happy linux xfsection module: upgrade to newer than 1.07; zmagazine module: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-1974 being exploited?

CVE-2007-1974 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-2007-1974 affect?

CVE-2007-1974 affects wf-sections, happy linux xfsection module, zmagazine module. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in the getArticle function in class/wfsarticle.php in WF-Section (aka WF-Sections) 1.0.1, as used in Xoops modules such as (1) Zmagazine 1.0, (2) Happy Linux XFsection 1.07 and earlier, and possibly other modules

How urgent is CVE-2007-1974?

Priority 59/100. High severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

Software pages

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Related CVEs

CVE-2005-0725 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE SQL injection vulnerability in the getAllbyArticle function in wfsfiles.php for WF-Sections (wfsections) 1.07

References

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