How severe is CVE-2007-1954?

CVE-2007-1954 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-1954 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-1954?

CVE-2007-1954 affects Archivexpert. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1954?

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-2007-1954 published?

CVE-2007-1954 was published on 2007-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-1954

CVE-2007-1954 is a high-severity vulnerability in Archivexpert 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: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Archivexpert
Published: 2007-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in ArchiveXpert 2.02 build 80 allow remote attackers to create files in arbitrary directories via a .. (dot dot) in a (1) .gz, (2) .jar, (3) .rar, (4) .tar.gz, (5) .zip, or (6) .tar file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1954?: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in ArchiveXpert 2.02 build 80 allow remote attackers to create files in arbitrary directories via a .. (dot dot) in a (1) .gz, (2) .jar, (3) .rar, (4) .tar.gz, (5) .zip, or (6) .tar file.
How severe is CVE-2007-1954?: CVE-2007-1954 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-1954 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-1954?: CVE-2007-1954 affects Archivexpert. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1954?: 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-2007-1954 published?: CVE-2007-1954 was published on 2007-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:archivexpert:archivexpert:2.02_build_80:*:*:*:*:*:*:*