How severe is CVE-2007-0007?

CVE-2007-0007 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2007-0007 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-0007?

CVE-2007-0007 affects Gnucash. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0007?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-0007 published?

CVE-2007-0007 was published on 2007-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-0007

CVE-2007-0007 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gnucash with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gnucash
Published: 2007-02-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

gnucash 2.0.4 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the (1) gnucash.trace, (2) qof.trace, and (3) qof.trace.[PID] temporary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0007?: gnucash 2.0.4 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the (1) gnucash.trace, (2) qof.trace, and (3) qof.trace.[PID] temporary files.
How severe is CVE-2007-0007?: CVE-2007-0007 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2007-0007 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-0007?: CVE-2007-0007 affects Gnucash. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0007?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-0007 published?: CVE-2007-0007 was published on 2007-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gnucash:gnucash:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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