CVE-2007-1577: Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in GeBlog 0.1 allows remote attackers to include and execute ar

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-1577 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting geblog. 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 GeBlog 0.1 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the GLOBALS[tplname] parameter, as demonstrated by injecting PHP sequences into an Apache HTTP Server log file, which is then included by index.php.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.0% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-03-21
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: geblog

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-03-21 23:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:37 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison geblog sudo apt install geblog=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1> sudo apt-mark hold geblog

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

dnf --showduplicates list geblog sudo dnf downgrade geblog-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add geblog

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: GeBlog 0.1 (Windows) - GLOBALS[tplname] 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-2007-1577?

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

Is CVE-2007-1577 being exploited?

CVE-2007-1577 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-2007-1577 affect?

CVE-2007-1577 affects geblog. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in GeBlog 0.1 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the GLOBALS[tplname] parameter, as demonstrated by injecting PHP sequences into an Apach

How urgent is CVE-2007-1577?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

Apache HTTP Server vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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