CVE-2007-2676: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in skins/header.php in Open Translation Engine (OTE) 0.7.8 allows remo

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-2676 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting open translation engine. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in skins/header.php in Open Translation Engine (OTE) 0.7.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the ote_home parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	70.6% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-05-14
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: open translation engine

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: 0.7.8

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.7.8

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy open-translation-engine || rpm -q open-translation-engine || open-translation-engine --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.7.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison open-translation-engine sudo apt install open-translation-engine=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.7.8> sudo apt-mark hold open-translation-engine

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

dnf --showduplicates list open-translation-engine sudo dnf downgrade open-translation-engine-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.7.8> sudo dnf versionlock add open-translation-engine

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: Open Translation Engine (OTE) 0.7.8 - 'header.php?ote_home' 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-2007-2676?

open translation engine: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-2676 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2676 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-2007-2676 affect?

CVE-2007-2676 affects open translation engine. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in skins/header.php in Open Translation Engine (OTE) 0.7.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the ote_home parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2007-2676?

Priority 56/100. High severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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