CVE-2007-0609

Name: CVE-2007-0609
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-05-09T17:19:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.51%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-0609 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in Advanced Guestbook 2.4.2 allows remote attackers to bypass .htaccess settings, and execute arbitrary PHP local files or read arbitrary local templates, via a .. (dot dot) in a lang cookie, followed by a filename without its .php extension, as demonstrated via a request to index.php.. EPSS estimates a 7.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Advanced Guestbook 2.4.2 allows remote attackers to bypass .htaccess settings, and execute arbitrary PHP local files or read arbitrary local templates, via a .. (dot dot) in a lang cookie, followed by a filename without its .php extension, as demonstrated via a request to index.php.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.51%

93.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Advanced Guestbook	Advanced Guestbook	2.4.2

References

Timeline

Published: May 9, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-0609?

How severe is CVE-2007-0609?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-0609 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0609?

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Source: NVD / NIST