UNKNOWN CVSS 7.5
Published: 2007-03-16

CVE-2007-1477

oscommerce php_point_of_sale Security Advisory (CVE-2007-1477)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2007-1477 impacting oscommerce php_point_of_sale. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.5 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in PHP Point Of Sale for osCommerce 1.1 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the cfg_language parameter. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by CVE, since the cfg_language variable is configured upon proper product installation

📊 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 oscommerce / php_point_of_sale
Affected Versions 1.1
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-2007-1477 impacting oscommerce php_point_of_sale.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2007-1477.yaml
id: cve-2007-1477

info:
  name: oscommerce php_point_of_sale - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2007-1477 affecting oscommerce php_point_of_sale.
    Evaluation: Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in PHP Point Of Sale for osCommerce 1.1 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local ...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2007-1477
  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-2007-1477
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-Other
  tags: cve,cve-2007-1477,oscommerce,php_point_of_sale,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "php_point_of_sale"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2007-1477.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2007-1477
# Target: oscommerce php_point_of_sale | 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-2007-1477 (oscommerce php_point_of_sale)...")
    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 oscommerce php_point_of_sale scope (1.1).")
        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-2007-1477.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2007-1477
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install php_point_of_sale 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade php_point_of_sale 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update php_point_of_sale

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

# 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-2007-1477 in oscommerce php_point_of_sale?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update oscommerce php_point_of_sale 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-2007-1477?

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-2007-1477?

CVE-2007-1477 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-2007-1477
Weakness NVD-CWE-Other
Vendor oscommerce
Product php_point_of_sale
Published 2007-03-16
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P