CVE-2007-2614: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in examples/widget8.php in phpHtmlLib 2.4.0 and earlier allows remote

Q: How do I fix CVE-2007-2614?

phphtmllib: upgrade to newer than 2.4.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2007-2614 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2614 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-2007-2614 affect?

CVE-2007-2614 affects phphtmllib. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in examples/widget8.php in phpHtmlLib 2.4.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phphtmllib parameter.

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2007-2614 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting phphtmllib. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in examples/widget8.php in phpHtmlLib 2.4.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phphtmllib parameter.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-05-11
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phphtmllib

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-05-11 10:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phphtmllib phphtmllib UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.4.0

Fixed in: newer than 2.4.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade phphtmllib

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-2614?

phphtmllib: upgrade to newer than 2.4.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-2614 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2614 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-2007-2614 affect?

CVE-2007-2614 affects phphtmllib. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in examples/widget8.php in phpHtmlLib 2.4.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phphtmllib parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2007-2614?

Priority 44/100. High severity

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