How severe is CVE-2007-5491?

CVE-2007-5491 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-5491 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5491?

CVE-2007-5491 affects Sitebar. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5491?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2007-5491 published?

CVE-2007-5491 was published on 2007-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5491

CVE-2007-5491 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sitebar with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Sitebar
Published: 2007-10-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the translation module (translator.php) in SiteBar 3.3.8 allows remote authenticated users to chmod arbitrary files to 0777 via ".." sequences in the lang parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5491?: Directory traversal vulnerability in the translation module (translator.php) in SiteBar 3.3.8 allows remote authenticated users to chmod arbitrary files to 0777 via ".." sequences in the lang parameter.
How severe is CVE-2007-5491?: CVE-2007-5491 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-5491 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5491?: CVE-2007-5491 affects Sitebar. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5491?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-5491 published?: CVE-2007-5491 was published on 2007-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sitebar:sitebar:3.3.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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