CVE-2007-2201: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Post Revolution 6.6 and 7.0 RC2 allow remote attackers t

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-2201 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting post revolution. 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 Post Revolution 6.6 and 7.0 RC2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the dir parameter to (1) common.php or (2) themes/default/preview_post_completo.php.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.1% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-04-24
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: post revolution

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-04-24 20:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

post revolution post revolution DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.6 · 7.0_rc2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.6

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy post-revolution || rpm -q post-revolution || post-revolution --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison post-revolution sudo apt install post-revolution=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.6> sudo apt-mark hold post-revolution

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

dnf --showduplicates list post-revolution sudo dnf downgrade post-revolution-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.6> sudo dnf versionlock add post-revolution

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: Post REvolution 0.7.0 RC 2 - 'dir' Remote 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-2007-2201?

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

Is CVE-2007-2201 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2201 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-2007-2201 affect?

CVE-2007-2201 affects post revolution. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Post Revolution 6.6 and 7.0 RC2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the dir parameter to (1) common.php or (2) themes/default/preview_post_completo.php.

How urgent is CVE-2007-2201?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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