CVE-2007-2208: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Extreme PHPBB2 3.0 Pre Final allow remote attackers to e

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-2208 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting extreme phpbb. 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 Extreme PHPBB2 3.0 Pre Final allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter to (1) functions.php or (2) functions_portal.php in includes/.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-04-24
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: extreme phpbb

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

extreme phpbb extreme phpbb DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0_pre_final

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0_pre_final

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy extreme-phpbb || rpm -q extreme-phpbb || extreme-phpbb --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0_pre_final (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison extreme-phpbb sudo apt install extreme-phpbb=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0_pre_final> sudo apt-mark hold extreme-phpbb

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

dnf --showduplicates list extreme-phpbb sudo dnf downgrade extreme-phpbb-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0_pre_final> sudo dnf versionlock add extreme-phpbb

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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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-2007-2208?

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

Is CVE-2007-2208 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2208 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-2007-2208 affect?

CVE-2007-2208 affects extreme phpbb. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Extreme PHPBB2 3.0 Pre Final allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter to (1) functions.php or (2) functions_portal.php in includes/

How urgent is CVE-2007-2208?

Priority 45/100. High severity

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