CVE-2007-0153: AJLogin 3.5 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows rem

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-0153 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting ajlogin. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

AJLogin 3.5 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to download a database containing passwords via a direct request for ajlogin.mdb.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-01-09
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: adam jarret

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 18:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:35 UTCUpdated Record last modified

adam jarret ajlogin DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.5

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ajlogin sudo apt install ajlogin=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.5> sudo apt-mark hold ajlogin

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

dnf --showduplicates list ajlogin sudo dnf downgrade ajlogin-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.5> sudo dnf versionlock add ajlogin

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.

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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-2007-0153?

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

Is CVE-2007-0153 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0153 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-2007-0153 affect?

CVE-2007-0153 affects ajlogin. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). AJLogin 3.5 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to download a database containing passwords via a direct request for ajlogin.mdb.

How urgent is CVE-2007-0153?

Priority 45/100. High severity

References

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