CVE-2007-2236: footer.php in PunBB 1.2.14 and earlier allows remote attackers to include local files in include/user/ via a c

Q: How do I fix CVE-2007-2236?

punbb: upgrade to newer than 1.2.14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2007-2236 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2236 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-2007-2236 affect?

CVE-2007-2236 affects punbb. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). footer.php in PunBB 1.2.14 and earlier allows remote attackers to include local files in include/user/ via a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack, or via the pun_include tag, as demonstrated by use of admin_options.php to execute PHP code from

Q: How urgent is CVE-2007-2236?

Priority 42/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

This month

MEDIUM 6.8UPGRADE

CVE-2007-2236 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting punbb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

footer.php in PunBB 1.2.14 and earlier allows remote attackers to include local files in include/user/ via a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack, or via the pun_include tag, as demonstrated by use of admin_options.php to execute PHP code from an uploaded avatar file.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 27%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-04-25
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: punbb

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-04-25 15:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

punbb punbb UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.2.14

Fixed in: newer than 1.2.14

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.2.14 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade punbb

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade punbb

Note

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

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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-2007-2236?

punbb: upgrade to newer than 1.2.14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-2236 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2236 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-2007-2236 affect?

CVE-2007-2236 affects punbb. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). footer.php in PunBB 1.2.14 and earlier allows remote attackers to include local files in include/user/ via a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack, or via the pun_include tag, as demonstrated by use of admin_options.php to execute PHP code from

How urgent is CVE-2007-2236?

Priority 42/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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