CVE-2007-0162: Unsanity Application Enhancer (APE) 2.0.2 installs with insecure permissions for the (1) ApplicationEnhancer b

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-0162 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting application enhancer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unsanity Application Enhancer (APE) 2.0.2 installs with insecure permissions for the (1) ApplicationEnhancer binary and the (2) /Library/Frameworks/ApplicationEnhancer.framework directory, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying or replacing the binary or library files.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 42%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-01-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: unsanity

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-01-10 00:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:35 UTCUpdated Record last modified

unsanity application enhancer DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy application-enhancer || rpm -q application-enhancer || application-enhancer --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison application-enhancer sudo apt install application-enhancer=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.2> sudo apt-mark hold application-enhancer

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

dnf --showduplicates list application-enhancer sudo dnf downgrade application-enhancer-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.2> sudo dnf versionlock add application-enhancer

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: Application Enhancer (APE) 2.0.2 - Local Privilege Escalation

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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-2007-0162?

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

Is CVE-2007-0162 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0162 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-2007-0162 affect?

CVE-2007-0162 affects application enhancer. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Unsanity Application Enhancer (APE) 2.0.2 installs with insecure permissions for the (1) ApplicationEnhancer binary and the (2) /Library/Frameworks/ApplicationEnhancer.framework directory, which allows local users to gain privileges by modi

How urgent is CVE-2007-0162?

Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference

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