CVE-2007-2271: Directory traversal vulnerability in Rajneel Lal TotaRam USP FOSS Distribution 1.01 allows remote attackers to

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HIGH 9.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-2271 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.4) affecting usp foss distribution. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in Rajneel Lal TotaRam USP FOSS Distribution 1.01 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the dnld parameter.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.4 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	8.4% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-04-25
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: rajneel lal totaram

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-04-25 20:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rajneel lal totaram usp foss distribution DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.01

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.01

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy usp-foss-distribution || rpm -q usp-foss-distribution || usp-foss-distribution --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.01 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison usp-foss-distribution sudo apt install usp-foss-distribution=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.01> sudo apt-mark hold usp-foss-distribution

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

dnf --showduplicates list usp-foss-distribution sudo dnf downgrade usp-foss-distribution-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.01> sudo dnf versionlock add usp-foss-distribution

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: USP FOSS Distribution 1.01 - 'dnld' Remote File Disclosure

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-2271?

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

Is CVE-2007-2271 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2271 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-2007-2271 affect?

CVE-2007-2271 affects usp foss distribution. Severity is high (CVSS 9.4). Directory traversal vulnerability in Rajneel Lal TotaRam USP FOSS Distribution 1.01 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the dnld parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2007-2271?

Priority 62/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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