PatchTheCVECVE-2007-0357: Directory traversal vulnerability in the AVM IGD CTRL Service in Fritz!DSL 02.02.29 allows remote attackers to
CVE-2007-0357 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting fritzdsl. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Directory traversal vulnerability in the AVM IGD CTRL Service in Fritz!DSL 02.02.29 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via ..%5C (URL-encoded dot dot backslash) sequences in a URI requested from the AR7 webserver.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.0 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 3.6% (top 11%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2007-01-19 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
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-2007-0357?
fritzdsl: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2007-0357 being exploited?
CVE-2007-0357 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-2007-0357 affect?
CVE-2007-0357 affects fritzdsl. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in the AVM IGD CTRL Service in Fritz!DSL 02.02.29 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via ..%5C (URL-encoded dot dot backslash) sequences in a URI requested from the AR7 webserver.
How urgent is CVE-2007-0357?
Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference