CVE-2007-2027: Untrusted search path vulnerability in the add_filename_to_string function in intl/gettext/loadmsgcat.c for El

Routine

MEDIUM 4.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-2027 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.4) affecting elinks. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Untrusted search path vulnerability in the add_filename_to_string function in intl/gettext/loadmsgcat.c for Elinks 0.11.1 allows local users to cause Elinks to use an untrusted gettext message catalog (.po file) in a "../po" directory, which can be leveraged to conduct format string attacks.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.4 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 42%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-134
Published	2007-04-13
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: elinks

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-04-13 18:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

elinks elinks DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.11.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.11.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.11.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison elinks sudo apt install elinks=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.11.1> sudo apt-mark hold elinks

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

dnf --showduplicates list elinks sudo dnf downgrade elinks-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.11.1> sudo dnf versionlock add elinks

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: ELinks Relative 0.10.6/011.1 - Path Arbitrary Code Execution

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-2027?

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

Is CVE-2007-2027 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2027 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-2007-2027 affect?

CVE-2007-2027 affects elinks. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.4). Untrusted search path vulnerability in the add_filename_to_string function in intl/gettext/loadmsgcat.c for Elinks 0.11.1 allows local users to cause Elinks to use an untrusted gettext message catalog (.po file) in a "../po" directory, whic

How urgent is CVE-2007-2027?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

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