CVE-2007-2778: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in MolyX BOARD 2.5.0 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary fil

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-2778 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting molyx board. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in MolyX BOARD 2.5.0 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the lang parameter to index.php and other unspecified PHP scripts.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.8% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-05-21
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: molyx

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-05-21 23:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

molyx molyx board DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.5.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.5.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy molyx-board || rpm -q molyx-board || molyx-board --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison molyx-board sudo apt install molyx-board=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5.0> sudo apt-mark hold molyx-board

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

dnf --showduplicates list molyx-board sudo dnf downgrade molyx-board-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5.0> sudo dnf versionlock add molyx-board

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: MolyX BOARD 2.5.0 - 'index.php?lang' Local 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-2007-2778?

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

Is CVE-2007-2778 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2778 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-2007-2778 affect?

CVE-2007-2778 affects molyx board. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in MolyX BOARD 2.5.0 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the lang parameter to index.php and other unspecified PHP scripts.

How urgent is CVE-2007-2778?

Priority 55/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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