CVE-2007-5915 json
Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in phphelpdesk 0.6.16 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files v…
published 2007-11-10 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2007-5885
- cvss
- 6.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.8%
- EPSS 1.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 78%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in phphelpdesk 0.6.16 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the whattodo parameter.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-30735)
- Published
Exploit prediction
1.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 78% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-30735 PHP Helpdesk 0.6.16 - 'index.php' Local File Inclusion webapps, 2007-11-03
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory
References
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/38259
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/archive/1/483256/100/0/threaded
mailing-list
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securityfocus.com
/bid/26318
vdb-entry
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securityreason.com
/securityalert/3359
third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2007-5915
- NVD CVE-2007-5915
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