How severe is CVE-2007-0046?

CVE-2007-0046 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-0046 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 56% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-0046?

CVE-2007-0046 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0046?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2007-0046 published?

CVE-2007-0046 was published on 2007-01-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-0046

CVE-2007-0046 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 56% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 56% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Adobe Acrobat Reader
Published: 2007-01-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Double free vulnerability in the Adobe Acrobat Reader Plugin before 8.0.0, as used in Mozilla Firefox 1.5.0.7, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by causing an error via a javascript: URI call to document.write in the (1) FDF, (2) XML, or (3) XFDF AJAX request parameters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0046?: Double free vulnerability in the Adobe Acrobat Reader Plugin before 8.0.0, as used in Mozilla Firefox 1.5.0.7, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by causing an error via a javascript: URI call to document.write in the (1) FDF, (2) XML, or (3) XFDF AJAX request parameters.
How severe is CVE-2007-0046?: CVE-2007-0046 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-0046 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 56% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-0046?: CVE-2007-0046 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0046?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-0046 published?: CVE-2007-0046 was published on 2007-01-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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