CVE-2007-2024: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the UpLoad feature (lib/plugin/UpLoad.php) in PhpWiki 1.3.x allows r

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-2024 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting phpwiki. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the UpLoad feature (lib/plugin/UpLoad.php) in PhpWiki 1.3.x allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary PHP files with a (1) php3, (2) php4, or (3) php5 extension.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.3% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-04-13
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phpwiki

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-04-13 18:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phpwiki phpwiki DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.3.x

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3.x

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.3.x (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpwiki sudo apt install phpwiki=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.x> sudo apt-mark hold phpwiki

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

dnf --showduplicates list phpwiki sudo dnf downgrade phpwiki-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.x> sudo dnf versionlock add phpwiki

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.

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-2007-2024?

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

Is CVE-2007-2024 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2024 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-2007-2024 affect?

CVE-2007-2024 affects phpwiki. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the UpLoad feature (lib/plugin/UpLoad.php) in PhpWiki 1.3.x allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary PHP files with a (1) php3, (2) php4, or (3) php5 extension.

How urgent is CVE-2007-2024?

Priority 46/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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