CVE-2007-1156: JBrowser allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and access certain administrative capabilities via a

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2007-1156 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting jbrowser. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

JBrowser allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and access certain administrative capabilities via a direct request for _admin/.

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	9.0% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-03-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: man machine systems

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-03-02 21:18 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:37 UTCUpdated Record last modified

man machine systems jbrowser MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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: JBrowser 1.0/2.x - Unauthorized Admin Access

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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-2007-1156?

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

Is CVE-2007-1156 being exploited?

CVE-2007-1156 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-2007-1156 affect?

CVE-2007-1156 affects jbrowser. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). JBrowser allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and access certain administrative capabilities via a direct request for _admin/.

How urgent is CVE-2007-1156?

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

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References

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