How severe is CVE-2007-1742?

CVE-2007-1742 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2007-1742 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-1742?

CVE-2007-1742 affects Apache Http Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1742?

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

When was CVE-2007-1742 published?

CVE-2007-1742 was published on 2007-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-1742

CVE-2007-1742 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apache Http Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apache Http Server
Published: 2007-04-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

suexec in Apache HTTP Server (httpd) 2.2.3 uses a partial comparison for verifying whether the current directory is within the document root, which might allow local users to perform unauthorized operations on incorrect directories, as demonstrated using "html_backup" and "htmleditor" under an "html" directory. 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-2007-1742?: suexec in Apache HTTP Server (httpd) 2.2.3 uses a partial comparison for verifying whether the current directory is within the document root, which might allow local users to perform unauthorized operations on incorrect directories, as demonstrated using "html_backup" and "htmleditor" under an "html" directory. 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-2007-1742?: CVE-2007-1742 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2007-1742 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-1742?: CVE-2007-1742 affects Apache Http Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1742?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-1742 published?: CVE-2007-1742 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:

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