CVE-2007-2857: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in sample/xls2mysql in ABC Excel Parser Pro 4.0 allows remote attacker

Q: How do I fix CVE-2007-2857?

php excel parser: upgrade to newer than 4.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2007-2857 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2857 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2007-2857 affect?

CVE-2007-2857 affects php excel parser. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in sample/xls2mysql in ABC Excel Parser Pro 4.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the parser_path parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2007-2857?

Priority 58/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

This month

HIGH 7.5WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2007-2857 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting php excel parser. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in sample/xls2mysql in ABC Excel Parser Pro 4.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the parser_path parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.1% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-05-24
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: zakkis technology corporation

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-05-24 19:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

zakkis technology corporation php excel parser UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.0

Fixed in: newer than 4.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy php-excel-parser || rpm -q php-excel-parser || php-excel-parser --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade php-excel-parser

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade php-excel-parser

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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: ABC Excel Parser Pro 4.0 - 'Parser_Path' 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-2007-2857?

php excel parser: upgrade to newer than 4.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-2857 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2857 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-2007-2857 affect?

CVE-2007-2857 affects php excel parser. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in sample/xls2mysql in ABC Excel Parser Pro 4.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the parser_path parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2007-2857?

Priority 58/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

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