CVE-2007-5811: Directory traversal vulnerability in PageTraiteDownload.php in phpMyConferences 8.0.2 and earlier allows remot

Q: How do I fix CVE-2007-5811?

phpmyconferences: upgrade to newer than 8.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2007-5811 being exploited?

CVE-2007-5811 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-2007-5811 affect?

CVE-2007-5811 affects phpmyconferences. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in PageTraiteDownload.php in phpMyConferences 8.0.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the dir parameter. NOTE: this issue is disputed for 8.0.2 by a reliable

Q: How urgent is CVE-2007-5811?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2007-5811 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting phpmyconferences. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in PageTraiteDownload.php in phpMyConferences 8.0.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the dir parameter. NOTE: this issue is disputed for 8.0.2 by a reliable third party, who notes that the PHP code is syntactically incorrect and cannot be executed

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2007-11-05
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phpmyconferences

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-11-05 17:46 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:46 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phpmyconferences phpmyconferences UPGRADE

Affected: <= 8.0.2

Fixed in: newer than 8.0.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 8.0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade phpmyconferences

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-5811?

phpmyconferences: upgrade to newer than 8.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-5811 being exploited?

CVE-2007-5811 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-2007-5811 affect?

CVE-2007-5811 affects phpmyconferences. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in PageTraiteDownload.php in phpMyConferences 8.0.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the dir parameter. NOTE: this issue is disputed for 8.0.2 by a reliable

How urgent is CVE-2007-5811?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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