CVE-2007-2012: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in MimarSinan CompreXX 4.1 allow remote attackers to create files

Routine

MEDIUM 5.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-2012 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.8) affecting comprexx. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in MimarSinan CompreXX 4.1 allow remote attackers to create files in arbitrary directories via a .. (dot dot) in a (1) .rar, (2) .jar or (3) .zip archive.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 30%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-04-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mimarsinan

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-04-12 19:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mimarsinan comprexx DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison comprexx sudo apt install comprexx=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.1> sudo apt-mark hold comprexx

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

dnf --showduplicates list comprexx sudo dnf downgrade comprexx-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.1> sudo dnf versionlock add comprexx

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-2007-2012?

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

Is CVE-2007-2012 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2012 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-2007-2012 affect?

CVE-2007-2012 affects comprexx. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.8). Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in MimarSinan CompreXX 4.1 allow remote attackers to create files in arbitrary directories via a .. (dot dot) in a (1) .rar, (2) .jar or (3) .zip archive.

How urgent is CVE-2007-2012?

Priority 38/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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