CVE-2007-6378: Directory traversal vulnerability in upload.dll in BadBlue 2.72b and earlier allows remote attackers to create

Q: How do I fix CVE-2007-6378?

badblue: upgrade to newer than 2.72b. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2007-6378 being exploited?

CVE-2007-6378 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-2007-6378 affect?

CVE-2007-6378 affects badblue. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Directory traversal vulnerability in upload.dll in BadBlue 2.72b and earlier allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the filename parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2007-6378?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2007-6378 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting badblue. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in upload.dll in BadBlue 2.72b and earlier allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the filename parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.2% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2007-12-15
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: badblue

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-12-15 01:46 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

badblue badblue UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.72b

Fixed in: newer than 2.72b

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.72b (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade badblue

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: BadBlue 2.72b - Multiple Vulnerabilities

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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-2007-6378?

badblue: upgrade to newer than 2.72b. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-6378 being exploited?

CVE-2007-6378 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-2007-6378 affect?

CVE-2007-6378 affects badblue. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Directory traversal vulnerability in upload.dll in BadBlue 2.72b and earlier allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the filename parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2007-6378?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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