CVE-2007-0919: Directory traversal vulnerability in Nickolas Grigoriadis Mini Web server (MiniWebsvr) 0.0.6 allows remote att

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-0919 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting mini web server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in Nickolas Grigoriadis Mini Web server (MiniWebsvr) 0.0.6 allows remote attackers to list the directory immediately above the web root via a ..%00 sequence in the URI.

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	3.8% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-02-14
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: nickolas grigoriadis

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-02-14 11:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nickolas grigoriadis mini web server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.0.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.0.6

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mini-web-server || rpm -q mini-web-server || mini-web-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.0.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mini-web-server sudo apt install mini-web-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.0.6> sudo apt-mark hold mini-web-server

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

dnf --showduplicates list mini-web-server sudo dnf downgrade mini-web-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.0.6> sudo dnf versionlock add mini-web-server

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: MiniWebsvr 0.0.7 - Remote Directory Traversal
Exploit-DB: MiniWebsvr 0.0.9a - Remote Directory Traversal

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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-2007-0919?

mini web server: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-0919 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0919 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-2007-0919 affect?

CVE-2007-0919 affects mini web server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Directory traversal vulnerability in Nickolas Grigoriadis Mini Web server (MiniWebsvr) 0.0.6 allows remote attackers to list the directory immediately above the web root via a ..%00 sequence in the URI.

How urgent is CVE-2007-0919?

Priority 55/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2007-0525 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE Multiple buffer overflows in Nickolas Grigoriadis Mini Web server (MiniWebsvr) before 0.05 have unknown impact

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