UNKNOWN CVSS 7.5
Published: 2007-02-06

CVE-2007-0761

phpbb ezboard_converter Security Advisory (CVE-2007-0761)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2007-0761 impacting phpbb ezboard_converter. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.5 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in config.php in phpBB ezBoard converter (ezconvert) 0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the ezconvert_dir parameter.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product phpbb / ezboard_converter
Affected Versions 0.2
Weakness Enumeration NVD-CWE-Other

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2007-0761 impacting phpbb ezboard_converter.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2007-0761.yaml
id: cve-2007-0761

info:
  name: phpbb ezboard_converter - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2007-0761 affecting phpbb ezboard_converter.
    Evaluation: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in config.php in phpBB ezBoard converter (ezconvert) 0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2007-0761
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
    cvss-score: 7.5
    cve-id: CVE-2007-0761
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-Other
  tags: cve,cve-2007-0761,phpbb,ezboard_converter,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "ezboard_converter"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2007-0761.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2007-0761
# Target: phpbb ezboard_converter | CVSS: 7.5 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2007-0761 (phpbb ezboard_converter)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against phpbb ezboard_converter scope (0.2).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2007-0761.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2007-0761
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install ezboard_converter 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade ezboard_converter 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update ezboard_converter

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i ezboard_converter 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i ezboard_converter

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2007-0761 in phpbb ezboard_converter?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update phpbb ezboard_converter packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2007-0761?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2007-0761?

CVE-2007-0761 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.5 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.5
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2007-0761
Weakness NVD-CWE-Other
Vendor phpbb
Product ezboard_converter
Published 2007-02-06
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P