CVE-2007-0049: Geckovich TaskTracker Pro 1.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to add administrative or other accounts via

Q: How do I fix CVE-2007-0049?

tasktracker: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; tasktracker pro: upgrade to newer than 1.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2007-0049 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0049 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2007-0049 affect?

CVE-2007-0049 affects tasktracker, tasktracker pro. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Geckovich TaskTracker Pro 1.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to add administrative or other accounts via an Add action with a modified GroupID in a direct request to Customize.asp.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2007-0049?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2007-0049 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting tasktracker, tasktracker pro. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Geckovich TaskTracker Pro 1.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to add administrative or other accounts via an Add action with a modified GroupID in a direct request to Customize.asp.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.6% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-01-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: geckovich

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-01-04 11:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

geckovich tasktracker DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy tasktracker || rpm -q tasktracker || tasktracker --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison tasktracker sudo apt install tasktracker=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4> sudo apt-mark hold tasktracker

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list tasktracker sudo dnf downgrade tasktracker-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4> sudo dnf versionlock add tasktracker

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

geckovich tasktracker pro UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.5

Fixed in: newer than 1.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy tasktracker-pro || rpm -q tasktracker-pro || tasktracker-pro --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade tasktracker-pro

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade tasktracker-pro

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: TaskTracker 1.5 - 'Customize.asp' Remote Add Administrator

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-0049?

tasktracker: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; tasktracker pro: upgrade to newer than 1.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-0049 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0049 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2007-0049 affect?

CVE-2007-0049 affects tasktracker, tasktracker pro. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Geckovich TaskTracker Pro 1.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to add administrative or other accounts via an Add action with a modified GroupID in a direct request to Customize.asp.

How urgent is CVE-2007-0049?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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