CVE-2007-1225: The connection log file implementation in Grok Developments NetProxy 4.03 does not record requests that omit h

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-1225 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting netproxy. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The connection log file implementation in Grok Developments NetProxy 4.03 does not record requests that omit http:// in a URL, which might allow remote attackers to conduct unauthorized activities and avoid detection.

Why this priority

Critical severity
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	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.0% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-03-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: grok developments

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 22:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:37 UTCUpdated Record last modified

grok developments netproxy DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.03

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.03

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.03 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison netproxy sudo apt install netproxy=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.03> sudo apt-mark hold netproxy

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

dnf --showduplicates list netproxy sudo dnf downgrade netproxy-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.03> sudo dnf versionlock add netproxy

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: NetProxy 4.03 - Web Filter Evasion / Bypass Logging

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-1225?

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

Is CVE-2007-1225 being exploited?

CVE-2007-1225 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-2007-1225 affect?

CVE-2007-1225 affects netproxy. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). The connection log file implementation in Grok Developments NetProxy 4.03 does not record requests that omit http:// in a URL, which might allow remote attackers to conduct unauthorized activities and avoid detection.

How urgent is CVE-2007-1225?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2007-1224 MEDIUM 5.0 DOWNGRADE Grok Developments NetProxy 4.03 allows remote attackers to bypass URL filtering via a request that omits "http

References

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