Is CVE-2007-2148 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2007-2148, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2007-2148 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2007-2148 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2007-2148?

CVE-2007-2148 has a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2007-2148

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: April 19, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

6.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Direct static code injection vulnerability in admin/save.php in Stephen Craton (aka WiredPHP) Chatness 2.5.3 and earlier allows remote authenticated administrators to inject PHP code into .html files via the html parameter, as demonstrated by head.html and foot.html, which are included and executed upon a direct request for index.php. NOTE: a separate vulnerability could be leveraged to make this issue exploitable by remote unauthenticated attackers.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2007-2148 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2007-2148. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.