CVE-2007-2743: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in custom_vars.php in GlossWord 1.8.1 allows remote attackers to execu

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-2743 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting glossword. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in custom_vars.php in GlossWord 1.8.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the sys[path_addon] 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	3.1% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-05-17
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: glossword

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-05-17 19:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 1.8.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.8.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.8.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison glossword sudo apt install glossword=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.8.1> sudo apt-mark hold glossword

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

dnf --showduplicates list glossword sudo dnf downgrade glossword-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.8.1> sudo dnf versionlock add glossword

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: Glossword 1.8.1 - 'custom_vars.php' 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-2007-2743?

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

Is CVE-2007-2743 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2743 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-2007-2743 affect?

CVE-2007-2743 affects glossword. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in custom_vars.php in GlossWord 1.8.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the sys[path_addon] parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2007-2743?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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