CVE-2007-2986: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in lib/live_status.lib.php in AdminBot MX 9.0.5 allows remote attacker

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-2986 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting adminbot mx. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in lib/live_status.lib.php in AdminBot MX 9.0.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the ROOT parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
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	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	64.4% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-06-01
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: nexen

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-06-01 10:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nexen adminbot mx DOWNGRADE

Affected: 9.0.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.0.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy adminbot-mx || rpm -q adminbot-mx || adminbot-mx --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 9.0.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison adminbot-mx sudo apt install adminbot-mx=<VERSION_BEFORE_9.0.5> sudo apt-mark hold adminbot-mx

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

dnf --showduplicates list adminbot-mx sudo dnf downgrade adminbot-mx-<VERSION_BEFORE_9.0.5> sudo dnf versionlock add adminbot-mx

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: AdminBot 9.0.5 - 'live_status.lib.php' 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-2007-2986?

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

Is CVE-2007-2986 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2986 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-2007-2986 affect?

CVE-2007-2986 affects adminbot mx. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in lib/live_status.lib.php in AdminBot MX 9.0.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the ROOT parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2007-2986?

Priority 56/100. High severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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