CVE-2007-2665: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in block.php in PhpFirstPost 0.1 allows remote attackers to execute ar

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-2665 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting php firstpost. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in block.php in PhpFirstPost 0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the Include parameter.

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	2.5% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-05-14
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: php firstpost

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-05-14 23:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison php-firstpost sudo apt install php-firstpost=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1> sudo apt-mark hold php-firstpost

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

dnf --showduplicates list php-firstpost sudo dnf downgrade php-firstpost-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add php-firstpost

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 FirstPost 0.1 - 'block.php?Include' 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-2007-2665?

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

Is CVE-2007-2665 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2665 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-2007-2665 affect?

CVE-2007-2665 affects php firstpost. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in block.php in PhpFirstPost 0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the Include parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2007-2665?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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