CVE-2007-5988: blocks/shoutbox_block.php in BtiTracker 1.4.4 does not verify user accounts, which allows remote attackers to

Q: How do I fix CVE-2007-5988?

bti-tracker: upgrade to newer than 1.4.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2007-5988 being exploited?

CVE-2007-5988 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2007-5988 affect?

CVE-2007-5988 affects bti-tracker. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). blocks/shoutbox_block.php in BtiTracker 1.4.4 does not verify user accounts, which allows remote attackers to post shoutbox entries as arbitrary users via a modified nick field.

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2007-5988 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting bti-tracker. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

blocks/shoutbox_block.php in BtiTracker 1.4.4 does not verify user accounts, which allows remote attackers to post shoutbox entries as arbitrary users via a modified nick field.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-255, CWE-264, CWE-287
Published	2007-11-15
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: bti-tracker

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-11-15 00:46 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bti-tracker bti-tracker UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.4.4

Fixed in: newer than 1.4.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy bti-tracker || rpm -q bti-tracker || bti-tracker --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.4.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade bti-tracker

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade bti-tracker

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2007-5988?

bti-tracker: upgrade to newer than 1.4.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-5988 being exploited?

CVE-2007-5988 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-2007-5988 affect?

CVE-2007-5988 affects bti-tracker. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). blocks/shoutbox_block.php in BtiTracker 1.4.4 does not verify user accounts, which allows remote attackers to post shoutbox entries as arbitrary users via a modified nick field.

How urgent is CVE-2007-5988?

Priority 45/100. High severity

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