CVE-2007-1954: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in ArchiveXpert 2.02 build 80 allow remote attackers to create fi

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-1954 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting archivexpert. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in ArchiveXpert 2.02 build 80 allow remote attackers to create files in arbitrary directories via a .. (dot dot) in a (1) .gz, (2) .jar, (3) .rar, (4) .tar.gz, (5) .zip, or (6) .tar file.

Why this priority

High severity

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
Published	2007-04-11
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: archivexpert

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-04-11 01:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

archivexpert archivexpert DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.02_build_80

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.02_build_80

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.02_build_80 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison archivexpert sudo apt install archivexpert=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.02_build_80> sudo apt-mark hold archivexpert

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

dnf --showduplicates list archivexpert sudo dnf downgrade archivexpert-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.02_build_80> sudo dnf versionlock add archivexpert

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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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-2007-1954?

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

Is CVE-2007-1954 being exploited?

CVE-2007-1954 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-2007-1954 affect?

CVE-2007-1954 affects archivexpert. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in ArchiveXpert 2.02 build 80 allow remote attackers to create files in arbitrary directories via a .. (dot dot) in a (1) .gz, (2) .jar, (3) .rar, (4) .tar.gz, (5) .zip, or (6) .tar file.

How urgent is CVE-2007-1954?

Priority 45/100. High severity

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