CVE-2007-2544: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in templates/default/tpl_message.php in PHP TopTree BBS 2.0.1a and ear

Q: How do I fix CVE-2007-2544?

php toptree bbs: upgrade to newer than 2.0.1a. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2007-2544 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2544 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-2007-2544 affect?

CVE-2007-2544 affects php toptree bbs. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in templates/default/tpl_message.php in PHP TopTree BBS 2.0.1a and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the right_file parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2007-2544?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2007-2544 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting php toptree bbs. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in templates/default/tpl_message.php in PHP TopTree BBS 2.0.1a and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the right_file parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.2% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-05-09
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: php toptree bbs

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-05-09 01:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: <= 2.0.1a

Fixed in: newer than 2.0.1a

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy php-toptree-bbs || rpm -q php-toptree-bbs || php-toptree-bbs --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0.1a (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade php-toptree-bbs

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade php-toptree-bbs

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: PHP TopTree BBS 2.0.1a - 'right_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-2007-2544?

php toptree bbs: upgrade to newer than 2.0.1a. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-2544 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2544 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-2007-2544 affect?

CVE-2007-2544 affects php toptree bbs. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in templates/default/tpl_message.php in PHP TopTree BBS 2.0.1a and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the right_file parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2007-2544?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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