CVE-2007-2939: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Mazen's PHP Chat 3.0.0 allow remote attackers to execute

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-2939 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting mazens php chat. 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 Mazen's PHP Chat 3.0.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the basepath parameter to (1) ITX.php, (2) IT_Error.php, or (3) IT.php in include/pear/.

Why this priority

EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	64.0% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-05-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mazens php chat

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-05-31 00:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 3.0.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mazens-php-chat || rpm -q mazens-php-chat || mazens-php-chat --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mazens-php-chat sudo apt install mazens-php-chat=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold mazens-php-chat

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

dnf --showduplicates list mazens-php-chat sudo dnf downgrade mazens-php-chat-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add mazens-php-chat

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: Mazens PHP Chat V3 (basepath) - 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-2007-2939?

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

Is CVE-2007-2939 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2939 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-2007-2939 affect?

CVE-2007-2939 affects mazens php chat. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Mazen's PHP Chat 3.0.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the basepath parameter to (1) ITX.php, (2) IT_Error.php, or (3) IT.php in include/pear/.

How urgent is CVE-2007-2939?

Priority 54/100. EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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