CVE-2007-1043: Ezboo webstats, possibly 3.0.3, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain access via a direct

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-1043 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting webstats. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Ezboo webstats, possibly 3.0.3, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain access via a direct request to (1) update.php and (2) config.php.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	8.1% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-02-21
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ezboo

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 17:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ezboo webstats DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison webstats sudo apt install webstats=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.3> sudo apt-mark hold webstats

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

dnf --showduplicates list webstats sudo dnf downgrade webstats-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.3> sudo dnf versionlock add webstats

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: Ezboo Webstats 3.03 - Administrative Authentication Bypass

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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-2007-1043?

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

Is CVE-2007-1043 being exploited?

CVE-2007-1043 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-2007-1043 affect?

CVE-2007-1043 affects webstats. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Ezboo webstats, possibly 3.0.3, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain access via a direct request to (1) update.php and (2) config.php.

How urgent is CVE-2007-1043?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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