CVE-2007-2204: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in GPL PHP Board (GPB) unstable-2001.11.14-1 allow remote a

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-2204 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting gpl php board. 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 GPL PHP Board (GPB) unstable-2001.11.14-1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the root_path parameter to (1) db.mysql.inc.php or (2) gpb.inc.php in include/, or the (3) theme parameter to themes/ubb/login.php.

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	3.4% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-04-24
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gpl php board

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

gpl php board gpl php board DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2001-11-14_1 unstable

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2001-11-14_1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy gpl-php-board || rpm -q gpl-php-board || gpl-php-board --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2001-11-14_1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison gpl-php-board sudo apt install gpl-php-board=<VERSION_BEFORE_2001-11-14_1> sudo apt-mark hold gpl-php-board

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

dnf --showduplicates list gpl-php-board sudo dnf downgrade gpl-php-board-<VERSION_BEFORE_2001-11-14_1> sudo dnf versionlock add gpl-php-board

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: GPB Bulletin Board - Multiple Remote File Inclusions

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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-2007-2204?

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

Is CVE-2007-2204 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2204 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-2007-2204 affect?

CVE-2007-2204 affects gpl php board. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in GPL PHP Board (GPB) unstable-2001.11.14-1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the root_path parameter to (1) db.mysql.inc.php or (2) gpb.inc.php in include/

How urgent is CVE-2007-2204?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities · MySQL vulnerabilities

References

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