CVE-2007-1235: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in sitex allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary PHP code via an av

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-1235 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting sitex. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in sitex allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary PHP code via an avatar filename with a double extension such as .php.jpg, which fails verification and is saved as a .php file.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2007-03-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: bj sintay

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-03-03 19:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:37 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bj sintay sitex DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.7.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.7.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.7.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison sitex sudo apt install sitex=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.7.3> sudo apt-mark hold sitex

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

dnf --showduplicates list sitex sudo dnf downgrade sitex-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.7.3> sudo dnf versionlock add sitex

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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-1235?

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

Is CVE-2007-1235 being exploited?

CVE-2007-1235 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-2007-1235 affect?

CVE-2007-1235 affects sitex. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in sitex allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary PHP code via an avatar filename with a double extension such as .php.jpg, which fails verification and is saved as a .php file.

How urgent is CVE-2007-1235?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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