CVE-2007-2077: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in search.php in Maian Search 1.1 allows remote attackers to execute a

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-2077 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting search. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in search.php in Maian Search 1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the path_to_folder parameter. NOTE: this issue was disputed by a third party researcher, but confirmed by the vendor, stating "this issue was fixed last year and [no] is longer a problem."

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-04-18
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: maian

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-04-18 03:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

maian search DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison search sudo apt install search=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo apt-mark hold search

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

dnf --showduplicates list search sudo dnf downgrade search-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add search

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-2077?

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

Is CVE-2007-2077 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2077 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-2007-2077 affect?

CVE-2007-2077 affects search. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in search.php in Maian Search 1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the path_to_folder parameter. NOTE: this issue was disputed by a third party researcher, but confi

How urgent is CVE-2007-2077?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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