CVE-2007-1985: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in phpexplorator.php in phpexplorator 2.0 allow remote atta

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-1985 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting phpexplorator. 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 phpexplorator.php in phpexplorator 2.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) cmd or (2) lang_path parameter.

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	1.2% (top 31%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-04-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phpexplorator

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

phpexplorator phpexplorator DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpexplorator sudo apt install phpexplorator=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo apt-mark hold phpexplorator

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

dnf --showduplicates list phpexplorator sudo dnf downgrade phpexplorator-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add phpexplorator

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-2007-1985?

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

Is CVE-2007-1985 being exploited?

CVE-2007-1985 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-2007-1985 affect?

CVE-2007-1985 affects phpexplorator. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in phpexplorator.php in phpexplorator 2.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) cmd or (2) lang_path parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2007-1985?

Priority 43/100. High severity

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