CVE-2006-7079

Name: CVE-2006-7079
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-03-02T21:18:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 12.85%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-7079 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Variable extraction vulnerability in include/common.php in exV2 2.0.4.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary program variables and conduct directory traversal attacks to execute arbitrary code by modifying the $xoopsOption['pagetype'] variable.. EPSS estimates a 12.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Variable extraction vulnerability in include/common.php in exV2 2.0.4.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary program variables and conduct directory traversal attacks to execute arbitrary code by modifying the $xoopsOption['pagetype'] variable.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

12.85%

95.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Exv2	Content Management System	<= 2.0.4.3

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20161Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29116Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2415Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20161Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29116Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2415Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Mar 2, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-7079?

How severe is CVE-2006-7079?

CVE-2006-7079 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 12.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-7079?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST