CVE-2007-1158: Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in the Pagesetter 6.2.0 through 6.3.0 beta 5 module for PostNuk

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-1158 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting pagesetter. 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 the Pagesetter 6.2.0 through 6.3.0 beta 5 module for PostNuke allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the id parameter.

Why this priority

EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	4.5% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-03-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: postnuke software foundation

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

postnuke software foundation pagesetter DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.2 · 6.3.0 beta_5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison pagesetter sudo apt install pagesetter=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.2> sudo apt-mark hold pagesetter

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

dnf --showduplicates list pagesetter sudo dnf downgrade pagesetter-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.2> sudo dnf versionlock add pagesetter

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: Pagesetter 6.2/6.3.0 - 'index.php' Local 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-2007-1158?

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

Is CVE-2007-1158 being exploited?

CVE-2007-1158 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-2007-1158 affect?

CVE-2007-1158 affects pagesetter. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in the Pagesetter 6.2.0 through 6.3.0 beta 5 module for PostNuke allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the id parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2007-1158?

Priority 45/100. EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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