CVE-2007-2493 describes a critical remote file inclusion vulnerability in the FAQ & RULES 2.0.0 and earlier module for mxBB, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code. This flaw is due to improper handling of the module_root_path parameter in faq.php. With a CVSS score of 10.0, it presents a severe risk, enabling complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability without authentication. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, exploit code is publicly available on ExploitDB (EDB-3833), indicating a clear path for exploitation, though community discussion and media coverage remain low.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mxbb:mxbb_faq:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 2.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mxbb:mxbb_rules:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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