How severe is CVE-2007-1040?

CVE-2007-1040 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-1040 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-1040?

CVE-2007-1040 affects Xpression News. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1040?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2007-1040 published?

CVE-2007-1040 was published on 2007-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-1040

CVE-2007-1040 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xpression News with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Xpression News
Published: 2007-02-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in archives.php in Xpression News (X-News) 1.0.1 allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files or obtain sensitive information via a .. (dot dot) in the xnews-template parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1040?: Directory traversal vulnerability in archives.php in Xpression News (X-News) 1.0.1 allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files or obtain sensitive information via a .. (dot dot) in the xnews-template parameter.
How severe is CVE-2007-1040?: CVE-2007-1040 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-1040 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-1040?: CVE-2007-1040 affects Xpression News. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1040?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-1040 published?: CVE-2007-1040 was published on 2007-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:xpression_news:xpression_news:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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