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7.5

Omegaboard lets attackers run code via crafted URL

CVE-2007-0683 · published 19 years ago
Summary

The Omegaboard forum software (versions up to 1.0beta4) can be tricked into loading a file from any web address you supply in a specific request parameter. This lets a remote attacker execute their own PHP code on your server, potentially taking control of the site. Update to a patched version or apply the vendor's recommended fix as soon as possible.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
omegaboard_project omegaboard 1.0
cpe:2.3:a:omegaboard_project:omegaboard:1.0:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/functions.php in Omegaboard 1.0beta4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/functions.php in Omegaboard 1.0beta4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5 High
Exploitation
5% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-20Improper Input Validation
Timeline
Published3 Feb 2007
Updated1 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2007-0683 · NVD
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