CVE-2007-0259: Ezboxx Portal System Beta 0.7.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an inv

Q: How do I fix CVE-2007-0259?

ezboxx portal system: upgrade to newer than beta_0.7.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2007-0259 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0259 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-2007-0259 affect?

CVE-2007-0259 affects ezboxx portal system. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Ezboxx Portal System Beta 0.7.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an invalid cat parameter to boxx/knowledgebase.asp, which reveals the path in an error message.

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2007-0259 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting ezboxx portal system. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Ezboxx Portal System Beta 0.7.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an invalid cat parameter to boxx/knowledgebase.asp, which reveals the path in an error message.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2007-01-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ezboxx

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-01-16 23:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:35 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ezboxx ezboxx portal system UPGRADE

Affected: <= beta_0.7.6

Fixed in: newer than beta_0.7.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ezboxx-portal-system || rpm -q ezboxx-portal-system || ezboxx-portal-system --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than beta_0.7.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ezboxx-portal-system

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ezboxx-portal-system

Note

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

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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-2007-0259?

ezboxx portal system: upgrade to newer than beta_0.7.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-0259 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0259 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-2007-0259 affect?

CVE-2007-0259 affects ezboxx portal system. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Ezboxx Portal System Beta 0.7.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an invalid cat parameter to boxx/knowledgebase.asp, which reveals the path in an error message.

How urgent is CVE-2007-0259?

Priority 46/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2007-0266 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE SQL injection vulnerability in boxx/ShowAppendix.asp in Ezboxx Portal System Beta 0.7.6 and earlier allows rem

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