CVE-2007-3083: Z-Blog 1.7 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remo

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-3083 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting z-blog. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Z-Blog 1.7 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to download a database via a direct request for zblog.mdb.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-06-06
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: rainbowsoft

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-06-06 10:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rainbowsoft z-blog DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.7

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy z-blog || rpm -q z-blog || z-blog --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison z-blog sudo apt install z-blog=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.7> sudo apt-mark hold z-blog

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

dnf --showduplicates list z-blog sudo dnf downgrade z-blog-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.7> sudo dnf versionlock add z-blog

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-2007-3083?

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

Is CVE-2007-3083 being exploited?

CVE-2007-3083 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-2007-3083 affect?

CVE-2007-3083 affects z-blog. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Z-Blog 1.7 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to download a database via a direct request for zblog.mdb.

How urgent is CVE-2007-3083?

Priority 46/100. High severity

References

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