CVE-2007-2050: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in header.php in RicarGBooK 1.2.1 allow remote attackers to inclu

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-2050 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting ricargbook. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in header.php in RicarGBooK 1.2.1 allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in (1) a lang cookie or (2) the language parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.4% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-04-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ricargbook

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

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

ricargbook ricargbook DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ricargbook sudo apt install ricargbook=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.1> sudo apt-mark hold ricargbook

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

dnf --showduplicates list ricargbook sudo dnf downgrade ricargbook-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.1> sudo dnf versionlock add ricargbook

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: RicarGBooK 1.2.1 - 'lang' Local 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-2007-2050?

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

Is CVE-2007-2050 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2050 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-2007-2050 affect?

CVE-2007-2050 affects ricargbook. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in header.php in RicarGBooK 1.2.1 allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in (1) a lang cookie or (2) the language parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2007-2050?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference

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