CVE-2007-5995: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in examples/patExampleGen/bbcodeSource.php in patBBcode 1.0 allows...

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CVE-2007-5995 is an old PHP remote file inclusion issue in a patBBcode 1.0 example script. If that example file is exposed on a website, an attacker may be able to make the server run attacker-controlled PHP code. Exposure is most likely on legacy PHP sites that still include patBBcode 1.0 and publish its examples directory under the web root. Systems without this package or without the example script reachable are unlikely to be exposed. Prioritize if any internet-facing legacy PHP property may contain patBBcode examples. The business risk is server-side code execution, but urgency depends on confirming the old component is actually deployed. Mitigation focus: Inventory sites for patBBcode 1.0 and the named example script.; Remove or block public access to unused example scripts after testing.; Check vendor or project guidance for any fixed release or recommended workaround..

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Jun 28, 2026, 19:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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