CVE-2007-2668: Buffer overflow in webdesproxy 0.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL, possibl

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-2668 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting webdesproxy. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in webdesproxy 0.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL, possibly involving the process_connection_request function in webdesproxy.c.

Why this priority

EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	4.1% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2007-05-14
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: webdesproxy

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

webdesproxy webdesproxy DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.0.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison webdesproxy sudo apt install webdesproxy=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold webdesproxy

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

dnf --showduplicates list webdesproxy sudo dnf downgrade webdesproxy-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add webdesproxy

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: webdesproxy 0.0.1 - 'exec-shield' GET Remote Code Execution
Exploit-DB: webdesproxy 0.0.1 - GET Remote Buffer Overflow

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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-2007-2668?

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

Is CVE-2007-2668 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2668 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-2007-2668 affect?

CVE-2007-2668 affects webdesproxy. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Buffer overflow in webdesproxy 0.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL, possibly involving the process_connection_request function in webdesproxy.c.

How urgent is CVE-2007-2668?

Priority 51/100. EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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