UNKNOWN CVSS 5.0
Published: 2008-01-08

CVE-2007-6675

xoops xoops Security Advisory (CVE-2007-6675)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2007-6675 impacting xoops xoops. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 5.0 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
The b_system_comments_show function in htdocs/modules/system/blocks/system_blocks.php in XOOPS before 2.0.18 does not check permissions, which allows remote attackers to read the comments in restricted modules.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product xoops / xoops
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-264

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-2007-6675 impacting xoops xoops.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2007-6675.yaml
id: cve-2007-6675

info:
  name: xoops xoops - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2007-6675 affecting xoops xoops.
    Evaluation: The b_system_comments_show function in htdocs/modules/system/blocks/system_blocks.php in XOOPS before 2.0.18 does not check permissions, which allows ...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2007-6675
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
    cvss-score: 5.0
    cve-id: CVE-2007-6675
    cwe-id: CWE-264
  tags: cve,cve-2007-6675,xoops,xoops,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "xoops"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2007-6675.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2007-6675
# Target: xoops xoops | CVSS: 5.0 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2007-6675 (xoops xoops)...")
    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 xoops xoops scope (*).")
        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-2007-6675.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2007-6675
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install xoops 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade xoops 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update xoops

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

# 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-2007-6675 in xoops xoops?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update xoops xoops 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-2007-6675?

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-2007-6675?

CVE-2007-6675 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.0 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
5.0
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2007-6675
Weakness CWE-264
Vendor xoops
Product xoops
Published 2008-01-08
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N