CVE-2007-2961: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in FileCloset before 1.1.5 allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-2961 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting filecloset. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in FileCloset before 1.1.5 allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary PHP files via unspecified vectors.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-05-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: filecloset

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-05-31 23:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 1.1.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1.5

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison filecloset sudo apt install filecloset=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.5> sudo apt-mark hold filecloset

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

dnf --showduplicates list filecloset sudo dnf downgrade filecloset-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.5> sudo dnf versionlock add filecloset

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.

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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-2007-2961?

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

Is CVE-2007-2961 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2961 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-2007-2961 affect?

CVE-2007-2961 affects filecloset. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in FileCloset before 1.1.5 allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary PHP files via unspecified vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2007-2961?

Priority 45/100. High severity

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