CVE-2007-2574: Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Archangel Weblog 0.90.02 allows remote attackers to read arb

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-2574 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting weblog. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Archangel Weblog 0.90.02 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the index parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-05-09
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: archangelmgt

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-05-09 21:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

archangelmgt weblog DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.90.02

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.90.02

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.90.02 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison weblog sudo apt install weblog=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.90.02> sudo apt-mark hold weblog

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

dnf --showduplicates list weblog sudo dnf downgrade weblog-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.90.02> sudo dnf versionlock add weblog

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: Archangel Weblog 0.90.02 - Local File Inclusion / Authentication Bypass

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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-2007-2574?

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

Is CVE-2007-2574 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2574 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-2007-2574 affect?

CVE-2007-2574 affects weblog. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Archangel Weblog 0.90.02 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the index parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2007-2574?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

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