How severe is CVE-2007-1741?

CVE-2007-1741 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-1741 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-1741?

CVE-2007-1741 affects Apache Http Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1741?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-1741 published?

CVE-2007-1741 was published on 2007-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-1741

CVE-2007-1741 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Http Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-362.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-362
Affected product: Apache Http Server
Published: 2007-04-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple race conditions in suexec in Apache HTTP Server (httpd) 2.2.3 between directory and file validation, and their usage, allow local users to gain privileges and execute arbitrary code by renaming directories or performing symlink attacks. NOTE: the researcher, who is reliable, claims that the vendor disputes the issue because "the attacks described rely on an insecure server configuration" in which the user "has write access to the document root."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1741?: Multiple race conditions in suexec in Apache HTTP Server (httpd) 2.2.3 between directory and file validation, and their usage, allow local users to gain privileges and execute arbitrary code by renaming directories or performing symlink attacks. NOTE: the researcher, who is reliable, claims that the vendor disputes the issue because "the attacks described rely on an insecure server configuration" in which the user "has write access to the document root."
How severe is CVE-2007-1741?: CVE-2007-1741 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-1741 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-1741?: CVE-2007-1741 affects Apache Http Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1741?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-1741 published?: CVE-2007-1741 was published on 2007-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:2.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Threat intelligence

Threat-intel indicators referencing this CVE:

41.224.62.206 (ipv4-addr)
218.4.156.254 (ipv4-addr)