CVE-2007-0975: Variable extraction vulnerability in Ian Bezanson Apache Stats before 0.0.3 beta allows attackers to overwrite

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CVE-2007-0975 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting apache stats. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Variable extraction vulnerability in Ian Bezanson Apache Stats before 0.0.3 beta allows attackers to overwrite critical variables, with unknown impact, when the extract function is used on the _REQUEST superglobal array.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 31%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-02-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: apache stats

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

apache stats apache stats DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.0.1_beta · 0.0.2_beta

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.0.1_beta

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy apache-stats || rpm -q apache-stats || apache-stats --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.0.1_beta (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison apache-stats sudo apt install apache-stats=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.0.1_beta> sudo apt-mark hold apache-stats

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

dnf --showduplicates list apache-stats sudo dnf downgrade apache-stats-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.0.1_beta> sudo dnf versionlock add apache-stats

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-2007-0975?

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

Is CVE-2007-0975 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0975 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-2007-0975 affect?

CVE-2007-0975 affects apache stats. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Variable extraction vulnerability in Ian Bezanson Apache Stats before 0.0.3 beta allows attackers to overwrite critical variables, with unknown impact, when the extract function is used on the _REQUEST superglobal array.

How urgent is CVE-2007-0975?

Priority 40/100. On your watchlist

Related CVEs

CVE-2007-0930 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE Variable extract vulnerability in Apache Stats before 0.0.3beta allows attackers to modify arbitrary variables

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