CVE-2007-2492: SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in the v4bJournal module for PostNuke allows remote authenticated use

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-2492 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting postnuke v4bjournal module. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in the v4bJournal module for PostNuke allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in a journal_comment action.

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	1.2% (top 31%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-05-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: postnuke software foundation

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-05-04 00:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

postnuke software foundation postnuke v4bjournal module DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.99

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.99

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy postnuke-v4bjournal-module || rpm -q postnuke-v4bjournal-module || postnuke-v4bjournal-module --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.99 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison postnuke-v4bjournal-module sudo apt install postnuke-v4bjournal-module=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.99> sudo apt-mark hold postnuke-v4bjournal-module

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

dnf --showduplicates list postnuke-v4bjournal-module sudo dnf downgrade postnuke-v4bjournal-module-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.99> sudo dnf versionlock add postnuke-v4bjournal-module

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: PostNuke Module v4bJournal - SQL Injection

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-2492?

postnuke v4bjournal module: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-2492 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2492 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-2007-2492 affect?

CVE-2007-2492 affects postnuke v4bjournal module. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in the v4bJournal module for PostNuke allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in a journal_comment action.

How urgent is CVE-2007-2492?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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