Is CVE-2007-2503 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2007-2503, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2007-2503 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2007-2503 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2007-2503?

CVE-2007-2503 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2007-2503

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: May 4, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in turbulence.php in PHP Turbulence 0.0.1 alpha allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the GLOBALS[tcore] parameter. NOTE: this vulnerability is disputed by CVE and a reliable third party because a direct request to user/turbulence.php triggers a fatal error before inclusion

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2007-2503 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-2007-2503. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.