CVE-2007-2642

CVE-2007-2642 is a high-severity vulnerability in R2k R2k Gallery with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in galeria.php in R2K Gallery 1.7 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the lang2 parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2642?
Directory traversal vulnerability in galeria.php in R2K Gallery 1.7 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the lang2 parameter.
How severe is CVE-2007-2642?
CVE-2007-2642 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-2642 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2642?
CVE-2007-2642 affects R2k R2k Gallery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2642?
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-2007-2642 published?
CVE-2007-2642 was published on 2007-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)