CVE-2007-5178: contrib/mx_glance_sdesc.php in the mx_glance 2.3.3 module for mxBB places a critical security check within a c

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-5178 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting mx glance. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

contrib/mx_glance_sdesc.php in the mx_glance 2.3.3 module for mxBB places a critical security check within a comment because of a missing comment delimiter, which allows remote attackers to conduct remote file inclusion attacks and execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mx_root_path parameter. NOTE: some sources incorrectly state that phpbb_root_path is the affected parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.0% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2007-10-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mxbb

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-10-03 14:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:45 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mxbb mx glance DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.3.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.3.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.3.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mx-glance sudo apt install mx-glance=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.3.3> sudo apt-mark hold mx-glance

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

dnf --showduplicates list mx-glance sudo dnf downgrade mx-glance-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.3.3> sudo dnf versionlock add mx-glance

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: mxBB Module mx_glance 2.3.3 - 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-2007-5178?

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

Is CVE-2007-5178 being exploited?

CVE-2007-5178 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-2007-5178 affect?

CVE-2007-5178 affects mx glance. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). contrib/mx_glance_sdesc.php in the mx_glance 2.3.3 module for mxBB places a critical security check within a comment because of a missing comment delimiter, which allows remote attackers to conduct remote file inclusion attacks and execute

How urgent is CVE-2007-5178?

Priority 51/100. Public exploit reference

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