CVE-2007-5178

Name: CVE-2007-5178
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-10-03T14:17:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.01%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-5178 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. contrib/mx_glance_sdesc.php in the mx_glance 2.3.3 module for mxBB places a critical security check within a comment because of a missing comment delimiter, which allows remote attackers to conduct remote file inclusion attacks and execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mx_root_path parameter. NOTE: some sources incorrectly state that phpbb_root_path is the affected parameter.. EPSS estimates a 3.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

contrib/mx_glance_sdesc.php in the mx_glance 2.3.3 module for mxBB places a critical security check within a comment because of a missing comment delimiter, which allows remote attackers to conduct remote file inclusion attacks and execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mx_root_path parameter. NOTE: some sources incorrectly state that phpbb_root_path is the affected parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.01%

85.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mxbb	Mx Glance	2.3.3

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 3, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-5178?

How severe is CVE-2007-5178?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-5178 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5178?

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Source: NVD / NIST