CVE-2007-5743
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.10%
Last modified
CVE-2007-5743 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. viewvc 1.0.3 allows improper access control to files in a repository when using the "forbidden" configuration option.. EPSS estimates a 1.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
viewvc 1.0.3 allows improper access control to files in a repository when using the "forbidden" configuration option.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Viewvc | Viewvc | 1.0.3 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=416696Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2007-5743Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=416696Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2007-5743Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2007-5743?
viewvc 1.0.3 allows improper access control to files in a repository when using the "forbidden" configuration option.
How severe is CVE-2007-5743?
CVE-2007-5743 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5743?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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