CVE-2007-2302: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in autoindex.php in Expow 0.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbit

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-2302 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting expow. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in autoindex.php in Expow 0.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the cfg_file parameter.

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	2.3% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-04-26
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: expow

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-04-26 21:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

expow expow DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.8

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.8

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison expow sudo apt install expow=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.8> sudo apt-mark hold expow

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

dnf --showduplicates list expow sudo dnf downgrade expow-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.8> sudo dnf versionlock add expow

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: Expow 0.8 - 'autoindex.php?cfg_file' 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-2007-2302?

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

Is CVE-2007-2302 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2302 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-2007-2302 affect?

CVE-2007-2302 affects expow. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in autoindex.php in Expow 0.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the cfg_file parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2007-2302?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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