CVE-2007-1613: Directory traversal vulnerability in view.php in MPM Chat 2.5 allows remote attackers to include and execute a

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-1613 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mpm chat. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in view.php in MPM Chat 2.5 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the logi parameter.

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	2.5% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-03-23
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mpm chat

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-03-23 00:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:37 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mpm chat mpm chat DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mpm-chat || rpm -q mpm-chat || mpm-chat --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mpm-chat sudo apt install mpm-chat=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5> sudo apt-mark hold mpm-chat

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

dnf --showduplicates list mpm-chat sudo dnf downgrade mpm-chat-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5> sudo dnf versionlock add mpm-chat

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: MPM Chat 2.5 - 'view.php?logi' 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-2007-1613?

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

Is CVE-2007-1613 being exploited?

CVE-2007-1613 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-2007-1613 affect?

CVE-2007-1613 affects mpm chat. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Directory traversal vulnerability in view.php in MPM Chat 2.5 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the logi parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2007-1613?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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