CVE-2007-2861: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Simple Accessible XHTML Online News (SAXON) 4.6 allow re

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-2861 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting saxon. 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 Simple Accessible XHTML Online News (SAXON) 4.6 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the template parameter to (1) news.php, (2) preview.php, or (3) archive-display.php.

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	1.7% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-05-24
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: saxon

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

saxon saxon DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.6

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison saxon sudo apt install saxon=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.6> sudo apt-mark hold saxon

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

dnf --showduplicates list saxon sudo dnf downgrade saxon-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.6> sudo dnf versionlock add saxon

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2007-2861?

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

Is CVE-2007-2861 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2861 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-2007-2861 affect?

CVE-2007-2861 affects saxon. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Simple Accessible XHTML Online News (SAXON) 4.6 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the template parameter to (1) news.php, (2) preview.php, or (3) archive-

How urgent is CVE-2007-2861?

Priority 46/100. High severity

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