CVE-2007-2448: Subversion 1.4.3 and earlier does not properly implement the "partial access" privilege for users who have acc

Q: How do I fix CVE-2007-2448?

subversion: upgrade to newer than 1.4.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2007-2448 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2448 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2007-2448 affect?

CVE-2007-2448 affects subversion. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). Subversion 1.4.3 and earlier does not properly implement the "partial access" privilege for users who have access to changed paths but not copied paths, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information (revision prope

Q: How urgent is CVE-2007-2448?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

LOW 2.1UPGRADE

CVE-2007-2448 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting subversion. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Subversion 1.4.3 and earlier does not properly implement the "partial access" privilege for users who have access to changed paths but not copied paths, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information (revision properties) via svn (1) propget, (2) proplist, or (3) propedit.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-06-14
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: subversion

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-06-14 23:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

subversion subversion UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.4.3

Fixed in: newer than 1.4.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.4.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade subversion

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade subversion

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2007-2448?

subversion: upgrade to newer than 1.4.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-2448 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2448 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-2007-2448 affect?

CVE-2007-2448 affects subversion. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). Subversion 1.4.3 and earlier does not properly implement the "partial access" privilege for users who have access to changed paths but not copied paths, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information (revision prope

How urgent is CVE-2007-2448?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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