CVE-2007-2184: Directory traversal vulnerability in imgsrv.php in jchit counter 1.0.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitra

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-2184 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting counter. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in imgsrv.php in jchit counter 1.0.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the acc parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.8% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-04-24
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: jchit

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-04-24 17:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jchit counter DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison counter sudo apt install counter=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold counter

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

dnf --showduplicates list counter sudo dnf downgrade counter-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add counter

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: JChit counter 1.0.0 - 'imgsrv.php?ac' Remote File Disclosure

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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-2007-2184?

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

Is CVE-2007-2184 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2184 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-2007-2184 affect?

CVE-2007-2184 affects counter. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in imgsrv.php in jchit counter 1.0.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the acc parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2007-2184?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

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