CVE-2007-0664: thttpd before 2.25b-r6 in Gentoo Linux is started from the system root directory (/) by the Gentoo baselayout

Q: How do I fix CVE-2007-0664?

thttpd: upgrade to newer than 2.24. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2007-0664 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0664 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-2007-0664 affect?

CVE-2007-0664 affects thttpd. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). thttpd before 2.25b-r6 in Gentoo Linux is started from the system root directory (/) by the Gentoo baselayout 1.12.6 package, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2007-0664?

Priority 44/100. On your watchlist

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MEDIUM 5.0WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2007-0664 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting thttpd. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

thttpd before 2.25b-r6 in Gentoo Linux is started from the system root directory (/) by the Gentoo baselayout 1.12.6 package, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.9% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-02-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: acme labs

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-02-02 21:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

acme labs thttpd UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.24

Fixed in: newer than 2.24

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy thttpd || rpm -q thttpd || thttpd --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.24 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade thttpd

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade thttpd

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-2007-0664?

thttpd: upgrade to newer than 2.24. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-0664 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0664 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-2007-0664 affect?

CVE-2007-0664 affects thttpd. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). thttpd before 2.25b-r6 in Gentoo Linux is started from the system root directory (/) by the Gentoo baselayout 1.12.6 package, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files.

How urgent is CVE-2007-0664?

Priority 44/100. On your watchlist

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