CVE-2007-0163: SecureKit Steganography 1.7.1 and 1.8 embeds password information in the carrier file, which allows remote att

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-0163 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting securekit steganography. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SecureKit Steganography 1.7.1 and 1.8 embeds password information in the carrier file, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication requirements and decrypt embedded steganography by replacing the last 20 bytes of the JPEG image with alternate password information.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.1% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-01-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: securekit

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

securekit securekit steganography DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.7.1 · 1.8

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.7.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy securekit-steganography || rpm -q securekit-steganography || securekit-steganography --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.7.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison securekit-steganography sudo apt install securekit-steganography=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.7.1> sudo apt-mark hold securekit-steganography

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

dnf --showduplicates list securekit-steganography sudo dnf downgrade securekit-steganography-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.7.1> sudo dnf versionlock add securekit-steganography

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-0163?

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

Is CVE-2007-0163 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0163 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-2007-0163 affect?

CVE-2007-0163 affects securekit steganography. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). SecureKit Steganography 1.7.1 and 1.8 embeds password information in the carrier file, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication requirements and decrypt embedded steganography by replacing the last 20 bytes of the JPEG image w

How urgent is CVE-2007-0163?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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