Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2007-4921?

Affected: File Browser (Ajax) versions 3_beta. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2007-4921 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2007-4921 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2007-4921?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2007-4921?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2007-4921 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2007-4921

HighPublic exploit

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in _includes/settings.inc.php in Ajax File Browser 3 Beta allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the approot parameter.

Published Sep 17, 2007 · Updated Apr 22, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2007-4921 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting File Browser (Ajax).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v2

7.5

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

53%

Higher than 98.9% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in _includes/settings.inc.php in Ajax File Browser 3 Beta allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the approot parameter.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
File BrowserAjax	3_beta	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Sep 17, 2007
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

References

otherhttp://arfis.wordpress.com/2007/09/14/rfi-02-ajax-file-browser/
other38970
otherajax-settingsinc-file-include(36604)
other4405
otherADV-2007-3175

FAQ

Common Questions.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in _includes/settings.inc.php in Ajax File Browser 3 Beta allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the approot parameter.
Affected: File Browser (Ajax) versions 3_beta. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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