CVE-2007-5129: SimpGB 1.46.02 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-5129 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting simpgb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SimpGB 1.46.02 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to (1) obtain sensitive configuration information via a direct request for admin/cfginfo.php; and (2) download arbitrary .inc files via a direct request, as demonstrated by admin/includes/dbtables.inc.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2007-09-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: boesch-it

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-09-27 19:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:45 UTCUpdated Record last modified

boesch-it simpgb DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.46.02

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.46.02

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.46.02 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison simpgb sudo apt install simpgb=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.46.02> sudo apt-mark hold simpgb

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

dnf --showduplicates list simpgb sudo dnf downgrade simpgb-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.46.02> 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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-5129?

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

Is CVE-2007-5129 being exploited?

CVE-2007-5129 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-2007-5129 affect?

CVE-2007-5129 affects simpgb. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). SimpGB 1.46.02 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to (1) obtain sensitive configuration information via a direct request for admin/cfginfo.php; and (2) download ar

How urgent is CVE-2007-5129?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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References

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