CVE-2007-2367: Buffer overflow in wserve_console.exe in Wserve HTTP Server (whttp) 4.6 allows remote attackers to cause a den

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-2367 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting wserve http server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in wserve_console.exe in Wserve HTTP Server (whttp) 4.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (forced application exit) via a long directory name in the URI.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.7% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-04-30
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: wserve http server

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-04-30 23:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wserve http server wserve http server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.6

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wserve-http-server || rpm -q wserve-http-server || wserve-http-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison wserve-http-server sudo apt install wserve-http-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.6> sudo apt-mark hold wserve-http-server

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

dnf --showduplicates list wserve-http-server sudo dnf downgrade wserve-http-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.6> sudo dnf versionlock add wserve-http-server

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: Wserve HTTP Server 4.6 - Long Directory Name Denial of Service

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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-2007-2367?

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

Is CVE-2007-2367 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2367 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-2007-2367 affect?

CVE-2007-2367 affects wserve http server. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Buffer overflow in wserve_console.exe in Wserve HTTP Server (whttp) 4.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (forced application exit) via a long directory name in the URI.

How urgent is CVE-2007-2367?

Priority 62/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference

References

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