CVE-2007-2679: PHP file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in Ivan Peevski gallery 0.3 in Simple PHP Scripts (sphp) allows

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-2679 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting simple php scripts gallery. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in Ivan Peevski gallery 0.3 in Simple PHP Scripts (sphp) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a UNC share pathname or a local file pathname in the gallery parameter, which is accessed by the file_exists function. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-05-15
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: simple php scripts gallery

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-05-15 00:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 0.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy simple-php-scripts-gallery || rpm -q simple-php-scripts-gallery || simple-php-scripts-gallery --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison simple-php-scripts-gallery sudo apt install simple-php-scripts-gallery=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.3> sudo apt-mark hold simple-php-scripts-gallery

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

dnf --showduplicates list simple-php-scripts-gallery sudo dnf downgrade simple-php-scripts-gallery-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.3> sudo dnf versionlock add simple-php-scripts-gallery

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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-2679?

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

Is CVE-2007-2679 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2679 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-2007-2679 affect?

CVE-2007-2679 affects simple php scripts gallery. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). PHP file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in Ivan Peevski gallery 0.3 in Simple PHP Scripts (sphp) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a UNC share pathname or a local file pathname in the gallery parameter, which i

How urgent is CVE-2007-2679?

Priority 42/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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