CVE-2007-2503: Directory traversal vulnerability in turbulence.php in PHP Turbulence 0.0.1 alpha allows remote attackers to i

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-2503 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting php turbulence. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in turbulence.php in PHP Turbulence 0.0.1 alpha allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the GLOBALS[tcore] parameter. NOTE: this vulnerability is disputed by CVE and a reliable third party because a direct request to user/turbulence.php triggers a fatal error before inclusion

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.6% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-05-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: php turbulence

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 01:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

php turbulence php turbulence DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.0.1_alpha

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.0.1_alpha

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy php-turbulence || rpm -q php-turbulence || php-turbulence --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.0.1_alpha (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison php-turbulence sudo apt install php-turbulence=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.0.1_alpha> sudo apt-mark hold php-turbulence

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

dnf --showduplicates list php-turbulence sudo dnf downgrade php-turbulence-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.0.1_alpha> sudo dnf versionlock add php-turbulence

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: PHP Turbulence 0.0.1 - 'Turbulence.php' 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-2007-2503?

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

Is CVE-2007-2503 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2503 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-2007-2503 affect?

CVE-2007-2503 affects php turbulence. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in turbulence.php in PHP Turbulence 0.0.1 alpha allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the GLOBALS[tcore] parameter. NOTE: this vulnerability is disputed

How urgent is CVE-2007-2503?

Priority 62/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference

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PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2007-2504 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in user/turbulence.php in PHP Turbulence 0.0.1 alpha allows remote att

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