CVE-2007-2747: Directory traversal vulnerability in rdw_helpers.py in rdiffWeb before 0.3.5.1 allows remote attackers to read

Q: How do I fix CVE-2007-2747?

rdiffweb: upgrade to newer than 0.3.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2007-2747 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2747 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-2007-2747 affect?

CVE-2007-2747 affects rdiffweb. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in rdw_helpers.py in rdiffWeb before 0.3.5.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the path parameter to the /browse URI.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2007-2747?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2007-2747 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting rdiffweb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in rdw_helpers.py in rdiffWeb before 0.3.5.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the path parameter to the /browse URI.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.5% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-05-17
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: rdiffweb

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-05-17 20:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rdiffweb rdiffweb UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.3.5 · 0.1 · 0.2 · 0.3 · 0.3.1 · 0.3.2

Fixed in: newer than 0.3.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.3.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade rdiffweb

Note

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

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: rdiffweb 0.3.5 - Directory Traversal

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2007-2747?

rdiffweb: upgrade to newer than 0.3.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-2747 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2747 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-2007-2747 affect?

CVE-2007-2747 affects rdiffweb. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in rdw_helpers.py in rdiffWeb before 0.3.5.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the path parameter to the /browse URI.

How urgent is CVE-2007-2747?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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