--- title: "CVE-2007-0450: Directory traversal vulnerability… | CubePath" description: "Directory traversal vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server and Tomcat 5.x before 5.5.22 and 6.x before 6.0.10, when using certain proxy modules (mod_proxy…" language: en source: https://cubepath.com/security/cve/CVE-2007-0450 --- # CVE-2007-0450: Directory traversal vulnerability… | CubePath ## Description Directory traversal vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server and Tomcat 5.x before 5.5.22 and 6.x before 6.0.10, when using certain proxy modules (mod\_proxy, mod\_rewrite, mod\_jk), allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) sequence with combinations of (1) "/" (slash), (2) "\\" (backslash), and (3) URL-encoded backslash (%5C) characters in the URL, which are valid separators in Tomcat but not in Apache. Official description from the CVE record, published by redhat. Copyright © 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. See [/security/cve/legal](https://cubepath.com/security/cve/legal) for the CVE license. [View the record on cve.org](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2007-0450) ## Key data ### EPSS Exploit Prediction Scoring System by FIRST: an estimate of the probability that exploitation activity will be observed in the next 30 days. Score 0.91158 (91.2% probability) Percentile 99.8% Scores of Nov 10, 2026 Model v2026.06.15 ## References Links listed in the CVE record. They lead to other sites, which CubePath does not control. - [tomcat.apache.org/security-4.html](http://tomcat.apache.org/security-4.html) - [30908](http://secunia.com/advisories/30908) (secunia.com) third-party-advisory - [\[Security-announce\] 20080107 VMSA-2008-0002 Low severity security update for VirtualCenter and ESX Server 3.0.2, and ESX 3.0.1](http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2008/000003.html) (lists.vmware.com) mailing-list - [ADV-2007-2732](http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2732) (vupen.com) vdb-entry - [239312](http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-239312-1) (sunsolve.sun.com) vendor-advisory - [ADV-2007-3087](http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3087) (vupen.com) vdb-entry - [tomcat-proxy-directory-traversal(32988)](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/32988) (exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com) vdb-entry - [30899](http://secunia.com/advisories/30899) (secunia.com) third-party-advisory - [ADV-2008-1979](http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1979/references) (vupen.com) vdb-entry - [SUSE-SR:2007:005](http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007%5F5%5Fsr.html) (novell.com) vendor-advisory - [APPLE-SA-2007-07-31](http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2007/Jul/msg00004.html) (lists.apple.com) vendor-advisory - [ADV-2008-0065](http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0065) (vupen.com) vdb-entry - [20090127 CA20090123-01: Cohesion Tomcat Multiple Vulnerabilities (Updated - v1.1)](http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/500412/100/0/threaded) (securityfocus.com) mailing-list - [33668](http://secunia.com/advisories/33668) (secunia.com) third-party-advisory - [20080108 VMSA-2008-0002 Low severity security update for VirtualCenter and ESX Server 3.0.2, and ESX 3.0.1](http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485938/100/0/threaded) (securityfocus.com) mailing-list - [20090124 CA20090123-01: Cohesion Tomcat Multiple Vulnerabilities](http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/500396/100/0/threaded) (securityfocus.com) mailing-list - [25280](http://secunia.com/advisories/25280) (secunia.com) third-party-advisory - [RHSA-2007:0360](http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0360.html) (redhat.com) vendor-advisory - [24732](http://secunia.com/advisories/24732) (secunia.com) third-party-advisory - [ADV-2009-0233](http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0233) (vupen.com) vdb-entry - [22960](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22960) (securityfocus.com) vdb-entry - [28365](http://secunia.com/advisories/28365) (secunia.com) third-party-advisory - [support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2007-206.htm](http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2007-206.htm) - [tomcat.apache.org/security-6.html](http://tomcat.apache.org/security-6.html) - [sec-consult.com/287.html](http://www.sec-consult.com/287.html) - [ADV-2007-3386](http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3386) (vupen.com) vdb-entry - [sec-consult.com/fileadmin/Advisories/20070314-0-apache\_tomc…](http://www.sec-consult.com/fileadmin/Advisories/20070314-0-apache%5Ftomcat%5Fdirectory%5Ftraversal.txt) - [RHSA-2007:0327](http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0327.html) (redhat.com) vendor-advisory - [27037](http://secunia.com/advisories/27037) (secunia.com) third-party-advisory - [docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306172](http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306172) - [SSRT071447](http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c01178795) (h20000.www2.hp.com) vendor-advisory - [ADV-2007-0975](http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0975) (vupen.com) vdb-entry - [tomcat.apache.org/security-5.html](http://tomcat.apache.org/security-5.html) - [25159](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25159) (securityfocus.com) vdb-entry - [26660](http://secunia.com/advisories/26660) (secunia.com) third-party-advisory - [RHSA-2008:0261](http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0261.html) (redhat.com) vendor-advisory - [fujitsu.com/global/support/software/security/products-f/int…](http://www.fujitsu.com/global/support/software/security/products-f/interstage-200702e.html) - [GLSA-200705-03](http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200705-03.xml) (security.gentoo.org) vendor-advisory - [25106](http://secunia.com/advisories/25106) (secunia.com) third-party-advisory - [2446](http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2446) (securityreason.com) third-party-advisory - [community.ca.com/blogs/casecurityresponseblog/archive/2009/…](http://community.ca.com/blogs/casecurityresponseblog/archive/2009/01/23.aspx) - [support.ca.com/irj/portal/anonymous/phpsupcontent?contentID…](http://support.ca.com/irj/portal/anonymous/phpsupcontent?contentID=197540) - [20070314 SEC Consult SA-20070314-0 :: Apache HTTP Server / Tomcat directory traversal](http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/462791/100/0/threaded) (securityfocus.com) mailing-list - [MDKSA-2007:241](http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:241) (mandriva.com) vendor-advisory - [SUSE-SR:2007:015](http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007%5F15%5Fsr.html) (novell.com) vendor-advisory - [26235](http://secunia.com/advisories/26235) (secunia.com) third-party-advisory - [oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10643](https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10643) (oval.cisecurity.org) vdb-entry signature - 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ID reserved Jan 23, 2007 2. Record published Mar 16, 2007 3. Record last updated Aug 7, 2024 ## Look up another CVE ## About CubePath CubePath is a cloud provider with data centers in Europe and the United States. It offers VPS, bare metal servers and DDoS protection. [Cloud VPS](https://cubepath.com/vps) [DDoS protection](https://cubepath.com/ddos-protection) Data from the CVE Program (MITRE), CISA KEV and FIRST EPSS. CVSS is owned by FIRST and used by permission. Not affiliated with or endorsed by MITRE, CISA or FIRST. Data as of Nov 10, 2026, 19:59 UTC. [Sources and licenses](https://cubepath.com/security/cve/legal)