CVE-2007-2079: The ADONewConnection Connect function in adodb.php in XAMPP 1.6.0a and earlier for Windows uses untrusted inpu

Q: How do I fix CVE-2007-2079?

apache distribution: upgrade to newer than 1.6.0a. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2007-2079 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2079 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2007-2079 affect?

CVE-2007-2079 affects apache distribution. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). The ADONewConnection Connect function in adodb.php in XAMPP 1.6.0a and earlier for Windows uses untrusted input for the database server hostname, which allows remote attackers to trigger a library buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code

Q: How urgent is CVE-2007-2079?

Priority 66/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

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HIGH 9.3WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2007-2079 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting apache distribution. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The ADONewConnection Connect function in adodb.php in XAMPP 1.6.0a and earlier for Windows uses untrusted input for the database server hostname, which allows remote attackers to trigger a library buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code via a long host parameter, or have other unspecified impact. NOTE: it could be argued that this is an issue in mssql_connect (CVE-2007-1411.1) in PHP, or an issue in the ADOdb Library, and the proper fix shoul

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	9.7% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-04-18
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: xampp

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

xampp apache distribution UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.6.0a

Fixed in: newer than 1.6.0a

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy apache-distribution || rpm -q apache-distribution || apache-distribution --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.6.0a (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade apache-distribution

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade apache-distribution

Note

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

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: XAMPP for Windows 1.6.0a - 'mssql_connect()' Remote Buffer Overflow

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-2007-2079?

apache distribution: upgrade to newer than 1.6.0a. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-2079 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2079 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-2007-2079 affect?

CVE-2007-2079 affects apache distribution. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). The ADONewConnection Connect function in adodb.php in XAMPP 1.6.0a and earlier for Windows uses untrusted input for the database server hostname, which allows remote attackers to trigger a library buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code

How urgent is CVE-2007-2079?

Priority 66/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities · Windows vulnerabilities

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