CVE-2007-6723: TorK before 0.22, when running on Windows and Mac OS X, installs Privoxy with a configuration file (config.txt

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-6723 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting tork. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

TorK before 0.22, when running on Windows and Mac OS X, installs Privoxy with a configuration file (config.txt or config) that contains insecure (1) enable-remote-toggle and (2) enable-edit-actions settings, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and modify configuration.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-16
Published	2009-03-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: anonymityanywhere

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-03-31 17:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

anonymityanywhere tork DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.22

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.22

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.22 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison tork sudo apt install tork=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.22> sudo apt-mark hold tork

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

dnf --showduplicates list tork sudo dnf downgrade tork-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.22> sudo dnf versionlock add tork

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-6723?

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

Is CVE-2007-6723 being exploited?

CVE-2007-6723 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-2007-6723 affect?

CVE-2007-6723 affects tork. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). TorK before 0.22, when running on Windows and Mac OS X, installs Privoxy with a configuration file (config.txt or config) that contains insecure (1) enable-remote-toggle and (2) enable-edit-actions settings, which allows remote attackers to

How urgent is CVE-2007-6723?

Priority 38/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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References

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