CVE-2007-1020: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in CedStat 1.31 allows remote attackers to inject arbitr

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-1020 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting cedstat. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in CedStat 1.31 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the hier parameter.

Why this priority

EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	5.0% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-02-21
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: cedstat

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-02-21 11:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cedstat cedstat DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.31

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.31

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.31 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison cedstat sudo apt install cedstat=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.31> sudo apt-mark hold cedstat

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

dnf --showduplicates list cedstat sudo dnf downgrade cedstat-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.31> sudo dnf versionlock add cedstat

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: CedStat 1.31 - 'index.php' Cross-Site Scripting
Exploit-DB: CedStat 1.31 - 'index.php?hier' Cross-Site Scripting

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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-2007-1020?

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

Is CVE-2007-1020 being exploited?

CVE-2007-1020 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-2007-1020 affect?

CVE-2007-1020 affects cedstat. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in CedStat 1.31 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the hier parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2007-1020?

Priority 52/100. EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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