CVE-2007-1818: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in MOD_forum_fields_parse.php in the Forum picture and META tags 1....

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This is an old phpBB module issue where a web request could make the site load PHP code from a remote URL. If the vulnerable module is still deployed and reachable, compromise could mean server-side code execution. The bundle does not provide a CVSS score or vendor patch details. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy phpBB installations running the Forum picture and META tags 1.7 module with MOD_forum_fields_parse.php publicly reachable. The source bundle does not identify CPEs, supported versions, or broader affected products. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item with high impact if present. It should be prioritized for any internet-facing phpBB estate, especially abandoned forums or migrated sites that still leave old PHP files online. Mitigation focus: Inventory phpBB sites for Forum picture and META tags 1.7.; Check archived vendor or module guidance for fixed versions or removal advice.; Disable or remove the vulnerable module where it is not required..

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Jun 29, 2026, 06:24 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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