CVE-2007-5676: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in modules/Forums/favorites.php in PHP-Nuke Platinum 7.6.b.5 allows re

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-5676 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting platinum. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in modules/Forums/favorites.php in PHP-Nuke Platinum 7.6.b.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the nuke_bb_root_path 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	2.3% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2007-10-24
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: futurenuke

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-10-24 23:46 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:46 UTCUpdated Record last modified

futurenuke platinum DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.6.b.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.6.b.5

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.6.b.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison platinum sudo apt install platinum=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.6.b.5> sudo apt-mark hold platinum

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

dnf --showduplicates list platinum sudo dnf downgrade platinum-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.6.b.5> sudo dnf versionlock add platinum

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: PHP-Nuke platinum 7.6.b.5 - 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-2007-5676?

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

Is CVE-2007-5676 being exploited?

CVE-2007-5676 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-2007-5676 affect?

CVE-2007-5676 affects platinum. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in modules/Forums/favorites.php in PHP-Nuke Platinum 7.6.b.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the nuke_bb_root_path parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2007-5676?

Priority 50/100. Public exploit reference

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