Is CVE-2007-4290 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2007-4290 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2007-4290 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2007-4290 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2007-4290?

CVE-2007-4290 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2007-4290

CWE-94Published: August 9, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Guestbook Script 1.9 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the script_root parameter to (1) delete.php, (2) edit.php, or (3) inc/common.inc.php; or (4) database.php, (5) entries.php, (6) index.php, (7) logout.php, or (8) settings.php in admin/. NOTE: a third party disputes this vulnerability, noting that these scripts defend against direct requests

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2007-4290 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.