How severe is CVE-2007-1799?

CVE-2007-1799 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-1799 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-1799?

CVE-2007-1799 primarily affects Joris Guisson Ktorrent. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1799?

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

When was CVE-2007-1799 published?

CVE-2007-1799 was published on 2007-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-1799

CVE-2007-1799 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Joris Guisson Ktorrent with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Joris Guisson Ktorrent
Published: 2007-04-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in torrent.cpp in KTorrent before 2.1.3 only checks for the ".." string, which allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via modified ".." sequences in a torrent filename, as demonstrated by "../" sequences, due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2007-1384.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1799?: Directory traversal vulnerability in torrent.cpp in KTorrent before 2.1.3 only checks for the ".." string, which allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via modified ".." sequences in a torrent filename, as demonstrated by "../" sequences, due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2007-1384.
How severe is CVE-2007-1799?: CVE-2007-1799 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-1799 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-1799?: CVE-2007-1799 primarily affects Joris Guisson Ktorrent. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1799?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-1799 published?: CVE-2007-1799 was published on 2007-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:joris_guisson:ktorrent:2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joris_guisson:ktorrent:2.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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