UNKNOWN CVSS 5.8
Published: 2007-08-07

CVE-2007-4174

tor tor Security Advisory (CVE-2007-4174)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2007-4174 impacting tor tor. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 5.8 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Tor before 0.1.2.16, when ControlPort is enabled, does not properly restrict commands to localhost port 9051, which allows remote attackers to modify the torrc configuration file, compromise anonymity, and have other unspecified impact via HTTP POST data containing commands without valid authentication, as demonstrated by an HTML form (1) hosted on a web site or (2) injected by a Tor exit node.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product tor / tor
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-264

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2007-4174 impacting tor tor.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2007-4174.yaml
id: cve-2007-4174

info:
  name: tor tor - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2007-4174 affecting tor tor.
    Evaluation: Tor before 0.1.2.16, when ControlPort is enabled, does not properly restrict commands to localhost port 9051, which allows remote attackers to modify ...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2007-4174
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
    cvss-score: 5.8
    cve-id: CVE-2007-4174
    cwe-id: CWE-264
  tags: cve,cve-2007-4174,tor,tor,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "tor"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2007-4174.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2007-4174
# Target: tor tor | CVSS: 5.8 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2007-4174 (tor tor)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against tor tor scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2007-4174.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2007-4174
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install tor 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade tor 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update tor

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i tor 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i tor

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2007-4174 in tor tor?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update tor tor packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2007-4174?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2007-4174?

CVE-2007-4174 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.8 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
5.8
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2007-4174
Weakness CWE-264
Vendor tor
Product tor
Published 2007-08-07
Vector AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N