Is CVE-2007-4120 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2007-4120 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2007-4120 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2007-4120 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2007-4120?

CVE-2007-4120 has a CVSS score of 9.3 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2007-4120

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: August 1, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

9.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Jelsoft vBulletin 3.6.5 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) classfile parameter to includes/functions.php, the (2) nextitem parameter to includes/functions_cron.php, and the (3) specialtemplates parameter to includes/functions_forumdisplay.php. NOTE: this issue is disputed by a reliable third party who states "further investigation has revealed that the application is not vulnerable to this issue." The original researcher also has a history of erroneous claims

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2007-4120 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.