CVE-2007-1621: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in templates/head.php in Active PHP Bookmark Notes (APB) 0.2.5 and...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old remote file inclusion flaw in Active PHP Bookmark Notes 0.2.5 and earlier. If an exposed installation still exists, an attacker could make the PHP application load attacker-controlled PHP, which can lead to server compromise. The sources do not provide CVSS, vendor fix details, or evidence of current active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to legacy APB deployments, especially internet-facing PHP sites or old web roots containing Active PHP Bookmark Notes. The source bundle lists affected versions from the description only and provides no CPEs or vendor-maintained product inventory guidance. Prioritize this when APB is present or suspected on public web servers. The business risk is server takeover from obsolete PHP software, but urgency depends on confirming actual deployment because the CVE is from 2007 and the sources lack active-exploitation evidence. Mitigation focus: Identify and remove exposed APB 0.2.5 or earlier installations.; Check vendor or archival guidance before applying any version-specific fix.; Restrict public access if the application cannot be removed immediately..

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Jun 29, 2026, 06:37 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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