CVE-2007-0972: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in modules/emoticons.php in Jupiter CMS 1.1.5 allows remote attackers t

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-0972 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting jupiter cms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in modules/emoticons.php in Jupiter CMS 1.1.5 allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files by modifying the HTTP request to send an image content type, and to omit is_guest and is_user parameters. NOTE: this issue might be related to CVE-2006-4875.

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	3.3% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-02-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: jupiter cms

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-02-16 01:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 1.1.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy jupiter-cms || rpm -q jupiter-cms || jupiter-cms --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison jupiter-cms sudo apt install jupiter-cms=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.5> sudo apt-mark hold jupiter-cms

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

dnf --showduplicates list jupiter-cms sudo dnf downgrade jupiter-cms-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.5> sudo dnf versionlock add jupiter-cms

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: Jupiter CMS 1.1.5 - Arbitrary File Upload

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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-2007-0972?

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

Is CVE-2007-0972 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0972 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-2007-0972 affect?

CVE-2007-0972 affects jupiter cms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in modules/emoticons.php in Jupiter CMS 1.1.5 allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files by modifying the HTTP request to send an image content type, and to omit is_guest and is_user parameters.

How urgent is CVE-2007-0972?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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CVE-2006-4876 HIGH 7.5 MITIGATE Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Jupiter CMS allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands

References

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