CVE-2007-2377: The Getahead Direct Web Remoting (DWR) framework 1.1.4 exchanges data using JavaScript Object Notation (JSON)

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-2377 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting direct web remoting. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Getahead Direct Web Remoting (DWR) framework 1.1.4 exchanges data using JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) without an associated protection scheme, which allows remote attackers to obtain the data via a web page that retrieves the data through a URL in the SRC attribute of a SCRIPT element and captures the data using other JavaScript code, aka "JavaScript Hijacking."

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-04-30
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: getahead

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

getahead direct web remoting DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy direct-web-remoting || rpm -q direct-web-remoting || direct-web-remoting --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison direct-web-remoting sudo apt install direct-web-remoting=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.4> sudo apt-mark hold direct-web-remoting

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

dnf --showduplicates list direct-web-remoting sudo dnf downgrade direct-web-remoting-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.4> sudo dnf versionlock add direct-web-remoting

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.

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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-2007-2377?

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

Is CVE-2007-2377 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2377 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-2007-2377 affect?

CVE-2007-2377 affects direct web remoting. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The Getahead Direct Web Remoting (DWR) framework 1.1.4 exchanges data using JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) without an associated protection scheme, which allows remote attackers to obtain the data via a web page that retrieves the data t

How urgent is CVE-2007-2377?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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