CVE-2007-5685

CVE-2007-5685 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Serverkit Shttp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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

Description

The safe_path function in shttp before 0.0.5 allows remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks and read files via a combination of ".." and sub-directory specifiers that resolve to a pathname that is at or below the same level as the web document root, but in a different part of the directory tree.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5685?
The safe_path function in shttp before 0.0.5 allows remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks and read files via a combination of ".." and sub-directory specifiers that resolve to a pathname that is at or below the same level as the web document root, but in a different part of the directory tree.
How severe is CVE-2007-5685?
CVE-2007-5685 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-5685 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5685?
CVE-2007-5685 affects Serverkit Shttp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5685?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-5685 published?
CVE-2007-5685 was published on 2007-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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