How severe is CVE-2007-0107?

CVE-2007-0107 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-0107 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-0107?

CVE-2007-0107 affects Wordpress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0107?

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

When was CVE-2007-0107 published?

CVE-2007-0107 was published on 2007-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-0107

CVE-2007-0107 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wordpress with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Wordpress
Published: 2007-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

WordPress before 2.0.6, when mbstring is enabled for PHP, decodes alternate character sets after escaping the SQL query, which allows remote attackers to bypass SQL injection protection schemes and execute arbitrary SQL commands via multibyte charsets, as demonstrated using UTF-7.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0107?: WordPress before 2.0.6, when mbstring is enabled for PHP, decodes alternate character sets after escaping the SQL query, which allows remote attackers to bypass SQL injection protection schemes and execute arbitrary SQL commands via multibyte charsets, as demonstrated using UTF-7.
How severe is CVE-2007-0107?: CVE-2007-0107 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-0107 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-0107?: CVE-2007-0107 affects Wordpress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0107?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-0107 published?: CVE-2007-0107 was published on 2007-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:wordpress:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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