CVE-2007-6395: Flat PHP Board 1.2 and earlier stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access con...

Security readout for executives and security teams

Flat PHP Board stored credential-bearing user files in a web-accessible location. On sites running version 1.2 or earlier, an outsider could request those files and read account credentials. The business risk is account takeover and loss of trust for any still-exposed forum, though the product is very old and no active exploitation is cited. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Flat PHP Board deployments, especially abandoned forums or archived PHP sites still reachable from the internet. The source bundle does not identify CPEs, vendor support status, or downstream packages. Treat as a focused legacy exposure issue. It is not a broad enterprise emergency, but any reachable affected forum should be remediated promptly because credential disclosure can lead to account compromise and password reuse risk. Mitigation focus: Retire or replace Flat PHP Board 1.2 and earlier where possible.; Check original vendor or maintainer guidance for any fixed release or advisory.; Move sensitive user files outside the web root..

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

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