Is CVE-2007-6079 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2007-6079, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2007-6079 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2007-6079 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2007-6079?

CVE-2007-6079 has a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2007-6079

CWE-22Published: November 21, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

6.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in include/common.php in bcoos 1.0.10 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the xoopsOption[pagetype] parameter to the default URI for modules/news/. NOTE: this can be leveraged by using legitimate product functionality to upload a file that contains the code, then including that file.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2007-6079 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-2007-6079. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.