CVE-2007-0118: Multiple absolute path traversal vulnerabilities in EditTag 1.2 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files

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MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-0118 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting edittag. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple absolute path traversal vulnerabilities in EditTag 1.2 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an absolute pathname in the file parameter to (1) edittag.cgi, (2) edittag.pl, (3) edittag_mp.cgi, or (4) edittag_mp.pl.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.9% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-01-09
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: edittag

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-01-09 02:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

edittag edittag DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison edittag sudo apt install edittag=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo apt-mark hold edittag

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

dnf --showduplicates list edittag sudo dnf downgrade edittag-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo dnf versionlock add edittag

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.

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: EditTag 1.2 - 'edittag.cgi?file' Arbitrary File Disclosure
Exploit-DB: EditTag 1.2 - 'edittag.pl?file' Arbitrary File Disclosure
Exploit-DB: EditTag 1.2 - 'edittag_mp.cgi?file' Arbitrary File Disclosure
Exploit-DB: EditTag 1.2 - 'edittag_mp.pl?file' Arbitrary File Disclosure

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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-2007-0118?

edittag: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-0118 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0118 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-2007-0118 affect?

CVE-2007-0118 affects edittag. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Multiple absolute path traversal vulnerabilities in EditTag 1.2 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an absolute pathname in the file parameter to (1) edittag.cgi, (2) edittag.pl, (3) edittag_mp.cgi, or (4) edittag_mp.pl.

How urgent is CVE-2007-0118?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2007-0119 MEDIUM 6.8 DOWNGRADE Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in EditTag 1.2 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary
CVE-2003-1351 MEDIUM 5.0 DOWNGRADE Directory traversal vulnerability in edittag.cgi in EditTag 1.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary file

References

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