CVE-2007-0987: Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Jupiter CMS 1.1.5 allows remote attackers to include and exe

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-0987 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.

Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Jupiter CMS 1.1.5 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot), or an absolute pathname, in the n parameter.

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	3.1% (top 12%)
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 11:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jupiter cms jupiter cms DOWNGRADE

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 - '/index.php' Local/Remote File Inclusion

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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-2007-0987?

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

Is CVE-2007-0987 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0987 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-2007-0987 affect?

CVE-2007-0987 affects jupiter cms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Jupiter CMS 1.1.5 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot), or an absolute pathname, in the n parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2007-0987?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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References

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