CVE-2007-5186: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in Segue CMS 1.8.4 and earlier, when register_globals is
CVE-2007-5186 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting segue cms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in Segue CMS 1.8.4 and earlier, when register_globals is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the themesdir parameter, a different vector than CVE-2006-5497. NOTE: this issue was disputed, but the dispute was retracted after additional analysis.
Why this priority
- EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.8 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 46.8% (top 1%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-94 |
| Published | 2007-10-03 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
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-2007-5186?
segue cms: upgrade to newer than 1.8.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2007-5186 being exploited?
CVE-2007-5186 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-2007-5186 affect?
CVE-2007-5186 affects segue cms. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in Segue CMS 1.8.4 and earlier, when register_globals is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the themesdir parameter, a different vector than CVE-
How urgent is CVE-2007-5186?
Priority 54/100. EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference
Software pages
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