CVE-2007-2859: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in SimpGB 1.46.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrar

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-2859 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting simpgb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in SimpGB 1.46.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the path_simpgb parameter to (1) guestbook.php, (2) search.php, (3) mailer.php, (4) avatars.php, (5) ccode.php, (6) comments.php, (7) emoticons.php, (8) gbdownload.php, and possibly other PHP scripts.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-05-24
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: simpgb

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

simpgb simpgb DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.46.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.46.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.46.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison simpgb sudo apt install simpgb=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.46.0> sudo apt-mark hold simpgb

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

dnf --showduplicates list simpgb sudo dnf downgrade simpgb-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.46.0> sudo dnf versionlock add simpgb

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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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-2007-2859?

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

Is CVE-2007-2859 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2859 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-2007-2859 affect?

CVE-2007-2859 affects simpgb. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in SimpGB 1.46.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the path_simpgb parameter to (1) guestbook.php, (2) search.php, (3) mailer.php, (4) avatars.php, (5) ccode

How urgent is CVE-2007-2859?

Priority 47/100. High severity

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

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References

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