CVE-2007-1932: Directory traversal vulnerability in scarnews.inc.php in ScarNews 1.2.1 allows remote attackers to include and

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-1932 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting scarnews. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in scarnews.inc.php in ScarNews 1.2.1 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the sn_admin_dir 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	2007-04-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: scar4u

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-04-10 23:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

scar4u scarnews DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison scarnews sudo apt install scarnews=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.1> sudo apt-mark hold scarnews

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

dnf --showduplicates list scarnews sudo dnf downgrade scarnews-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.1> sudo dnf versionlock add scarnews

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: ScarNews 1.2.1 - 'sn_admin_dir' 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-2007-1932?

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

Is CVE-2007-1932 being exploited?

CVE-2007-1932 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-2007-1932 affect?

CVE-2007-1932 affects scarnews. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Directory traversal vulnerability in scarnews.inc.php in ScarNews 1.2.1 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the sn_admin_dir parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2007-1932?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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