CVE-2007-2988: A certain admin script in Inout Meta Search Engine sends a redirect to the web browser but does not exit when

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2007-2988 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting inout meta search engine. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A certain admin script in Inout Meta Search Engine sends a redirect to the web browser but does not exit when administrative credentials are missing, which allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary PHP code, as demonstrated by a request to admin/create_engine.php followed by a request to admin/generate_tabs.php.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 5%: 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	7.7% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-06-01
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: inout scripts

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

inout scripts inout meta search engine MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy inout-meta-search-engine || rpm -q inout-meta-search-engine || inout-meta-search-engine --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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: Inout Search Engine - Remote Code Execution

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-2007-2988?

inout meta search engine: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-2988 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2988 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-2007-2988 affect?

CVE-2007-2988 affects inout meta search engine. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). A certain admin script in Inout Meta Search Engine sends a redirect to the web browser but does not exit when administrative credentials are missing, which allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary PHP code, as demonstrated by a request t

How urgent is CVE-2007-2988?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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