CVE-2007-0601: common/safety.php in Aztek Forum 4.00 allows remote attackers to enter certain data containing %22 sequences (

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-0601 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting aztek forum. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

common/safety.php in Aztek Forum 4.00 allows remote attackers to enter certain data containing %22 sequences (URL encoded double quotes) and other potentially dangerous manipulations by sending a cookie, which bypasses the blacklist matching against the GET and PUT superglobal arrays.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-01-30
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: aztek forum

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-01-30 18:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:35 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 4.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy aztek-forum || rpm -q aztek-forum || aztek-forum --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison aztek-forum sudo apt install aztek-forum=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo apt-mark hold aztek-forum

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

dnf --showduplicates list aztek-forum sudo dnf downgrade aztek-forum-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add aztek-forum

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-2007-0601?

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

Is CVE-2007-0601 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0601 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-2007-0601 affect?

CVE-2007-0601 affects aztek forum. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). common/safety.php in Aztek Forum 4.00 allows remote attackers to enter certain data containing %22 sequences (URL encoded double quotes) and other potentially dangerous manipulations by sending a cookie, which bypasses the blacklist matchin

How urgent is CVE-2007-0601?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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