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CVE-2007-1742

suexec in Apache HTTP Server (httpd) 2.2.3 uses a partial comparison for verifying whether the...

3.7 LowFix available

suexec in Apache HTTP Server (httpd) 2.2.3 uses a partial comparison for verifying whether the current directory is within the document root, which might allow local users to perform unauthorized operations on incorrect directories, as demonstrated using "html_backup" and "htmleditor" under an "html" directory. NOTE: the researcher, who is reliable, claims that the vendor disputes the issue because "the attacks described rely on an insecure server configuration" in which the user "has write access to the document root."

Exploit likelihood

0.69%Down 0.5 points since Feb 4, 2022
90%50%10%1%

What each source reports

NVD Score used 3.7

suexec in Apache HTTP Server (httpd) 2.2.3 uses a partial comparison for verifying whether the current directory is within the document root, which might allow local users to perform unauthorized operations on incorrect directories, as demonstrated using "html_backup" and "htmleditor" under an "html" directory. NOTE: the researcher, who is reliable, claims that the vendor disputes the issue because "the attacks described rely on an insecure server configuration" in which the user "has write access to the document root."

Record
CVE-2007-1742
CVSS 2.0
3.7 LowAV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Updated
2026-11-02
CVE List No score

suexec in Apache HTTP Server (httpd) 2.2.3 uses a partial comparison for verifying whether the current directory is within the document root, which might allow local users to perform unauthorized operations on incorrect directories, as demonstrated using "html_backup" and "htmleditor" under an "html" directory. NOTE: the researcher, who is reliable, claims that the vendor disputes the issue because "the attacks described rely on an insecure server configuration" in which the user "has write access to the document root."

Record
CVE-2007-1742
Updated
2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2007-1736 No score

suexec in Apache HTTP Server (httpd) 2.2.3 uses a partial comparison for verifying whether the current directory is within the document root, which might allow local users to perform unauthorized operations on incorrect directories, as demonstrated using "html_backup" and "htmleditor" under an "html" directory. NOTE: the researcher, who is reliable, claims that the vendor disputes the issue because "the attacks described rely on an insecure server configuration" in which the user "has write access to the document root."

Record
EUVD-2007-1736
Updated
2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-gm29-7qcq-q6q6 No score

suexec in Apache HTTP Server (httpd) 2.2.3 uses a partial comparison for verifying whether the...

suexec in Apache HTTP Server (httpd) 2.2.3 uses a partial comparison for verifying whether the current directory is within the document root, which might allow local users to perform unauthorized operations on incorrect directories, as demonstrated using "html_backup" and "htmleditor" under an "html" directory. NOTE: the researcher, who is reliable, claims that the vendor disputes the issue because "the attacks described rely on an insecure server configuration" in which the user "has write access to the document root."

Record
GHSA-gm29-7qcq-q6q6
Updated
2026-11-02
OSV No score

suexec in Apache HTTP Server (httpd) 2.2.3 uses a partial comparison for verifying whether the current directory is within the document root, which might allow local users to perform unauthorized operations on incorrect directories, as demonstrated using "html_backup" and "htmleditor" under an "html" directory. NOTE: the researcher, who is reliable, claims that the vendor disputes the issue because "the attacks described rely on an insecure server configuration" in which the user "has write access to the document root."

Record
CVE-2007-1742
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2007-1742 No score

suexec in Apache HTTP Server (httpd) 2.2.3 uses a partial comparison for verifying whether the current directory is within the document root, which might allow local users to perform unauthorized operations on incorrect directories, as demonstrated using "html_backup" and "htmleditor" under an "html" directory. NOTE: the researcher, who is reliable, claims that the vendor disputes the issue because "the attacks described rely on an insecure server configuration" in which the user "has write access to the document root."

Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2007-1742
Updated
2026-11-02

Affected products

Affected packages

Affected packages
PackageAffectedFixed
apache2
Debian:12
before 2.2.8-5
2.2.8-5
apache2
Debian:13
before 2.2.8-5
2.2.8-5
apache2
Debian:14
before 2.2.8-5
2.2.8-5

History

History
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aliasesEUVD
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In short

CVE-2007-1742 is a low vulnerability (CVSS 3.7) in Apache Http Server, published April 13, 2007. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.69%, the 52nd percentile. Fixed in apache2 2.2.8-5.

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