CVE-2007-2317: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in MiniBB Forum 1.5a and earlier, as used by TOSMO/Mambo 4.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2007-2317?

minibb: upgrade to newer than 1.5a; tosmo mambo: upgrade to newer than 4.0.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2007-2317 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2317 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-2007-2317 affect?

CVE-2007-2317 affects minibb, tosmo mambo. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in MiniBB Forum 1.5a and earlier, as used by TOSMO/Mambo 4.0.12 and probably other products, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the absolute_path parameter to

Q: How urgent is CVE-2007-2317?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2007-2317 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting minibb, tosmo mambo. 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 MiniBB Forum 1.5a and earlier, as used by TOSMO/Mambo 4.0.12 and probably other products, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the absolute_path parameter to bb_plugins.php in (1) components/minibb/ or (2) components/com_minibb, or (3) configuration.php. NOTE: the com_minibb.php vector is already covered by CVE-2006-3690.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	8.0% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-04-26
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: minibb · tosmo mambo

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

minibb minibb UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.5a

Fixed in: newer than 1.5a

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.5a (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade minibb

Note

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

tosmo mambo tosmo mambo UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.0.12

Fixed in: newer than 4.0.12

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy tosmo-mambo || rpm -q tosmo-mambo || tosmo-mambo --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.0.12 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade tosmo-mambo

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade tosmo-mambo

Note

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

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: TOSMO/Mambo 1.4.13a - 'absolute_path' Remote File Inclusion

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2007-2317?

minibb: upgrade to newer than 1.5a; tosmo mambo: upgrade to newer than 4.0.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-2317 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2317 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-2007-2317 affect?

CVE-2007-2317 affects minibb, tosmo mambo. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in MiniBB Forum 1.5a and earlier, as used by TOSMO/Mambo 4.0.12 and probably other products, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the absolute_path parameter to

How urgent is CVE-2007-2317?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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