CVE-2007-2988: A certain admin script in Inout Meta Search Engine sends a redirect to the web browser but does not exit wh...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This vulnerability affects Inout Meta Search Engine admin functionality. An unauthenticated request may be redirected but still processed, allowing arbitrary PHP code injection. That can become server-side code execution if the vulnerable product is deployed and admin scripts are reachable. Exposure is most likely on legacy sites still running Inout Meta Search Engine with the admin directory reachable over the network. The source bundle does not identify affected versions or CPEs. Treat this as urgent where the product is still deployed and reachable. Business risk is high because successful exploitation may allow attacker-controlled PHP execution, but asset prevalence is likely limited by the product age. Mitigation focus: Inventory any Inout Meta Search Engine deployments.; Check vendor or maintainer guidance for a verified fix.; Restrict network access to admin scripts if the product remains deployed..

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Jun 29, 2026, 05:15 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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