CVE-2007-2285: Directory traversal vulnerability in examples/layout/feed-proxy.php in Jack Slocum Ext 1.0 alpha1 (Ext JS) all

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-2285 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting ext js. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in examples/layout/feed-proxy.php in Jack Slocum Ext 1.0 alpha1 (Ext JS) allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the feed parameter. NOTE: analysis by third party researchers indicates that this issue might be platform dependent.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	11.8% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-04-26
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: jack slocum

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-04-26 19:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jack slocum ext js DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0_alpha1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0_alpha1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ext-js || rpm -q ext-js || ext-js --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0_alpha1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ext-js sudo apt install ext-js=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0_alpha1> sudo apt-mark hold ext-js

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

dnf --showduplicates list ext-js sudo dnf downgrade ext-js-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0_alpha1> sudo dnf versionlock add ext-js

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: Ext 1.0 - 'feed-proxy.php?feed' 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-2007-2285?

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

Is CVE-2007-2285 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2285 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-2007-2285 affect?

CVE-2007-2285 affects ext js. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Directory traversal vulnerability in examples/layout/feed-proxy.php in Jack Slocum Ext 1.0 alpha1 (Ext JS) allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the feed parameter. NOTE: analysis by third party researchers

How urgent is CVE-2007-2285?

Priority 56/100. High severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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References

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