CVE-2007-2659: Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in PHP Advanced Transfer Manager (phpATM) 1.30 allows remote at

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-2659 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting php advanced transfer manager. 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 PHP Advanced Transfer Manager (phpATM) 1.30 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and obtain script source code via a .. (dot dot) in the directory parameter in a downloadfile action.

Why this priority

EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	6.8% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-05-14
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: bugada andrea

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-05-14 23:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bugada andrea php advanced transfer manager DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.30

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.30

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy php-advanced-transfer-manager || rpm -q php-advanced-transfer-manager || php-advanced-transfer-manager --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.30 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison php-advanced-transfer-manager sudo apt install php-advanced-transfer-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.30> sudo apt-mark hold php-advanced-transfer-manager

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

dnf --showduplicates list php-advanced-transfer-manager sudo dnf downgrade php-advanced-transfer-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.30> sudo dnf versionlock add php-advanced-transfer-manager

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: phpAtm 1.30 - 'downloadfile' 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-2007-2659?

php advanced transfer manager: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-2659 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2659 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-2007-2659 affect?

CVE-2007-2659 affects php advanced transfer manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in PHP Advanced Transfer Manager (phpATM) 1.30 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and obtain script source code via a .. (dot dot) in the directory parameter in a downloadfile acti

How urgent is CVE-2007-2659?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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