CVE-2007-0471

CVE-2007-0471 is a high-severity vulnerability in Checkpoint Connectra Ngx with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

• Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-264
• Affected product: Checkpoint Connectra Ngx
• Published: 2007-01-24
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

sre/params.php in the Integrity Clientless Security (ICS) component in Check Point Connectra NGX R62 3.x and earlier before Security Hotfix 5, and possibly VPN-1 NGX R62, allows remote attackers to bypass security requirements via a crafted Report parameter, which returns a valid ICSCookie authentication token.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0471?

sre/params.php in the Integrity Clientless Security (ICS) component in Check Point Connectra NGX R62 3.x and earlier before Security Hotfix 5, and possibly VPN-1 NGX R62, allows remote attackers to bypass security requirements via a crafted Report parameter, which returns a valid ICSCookie authentication token.

How severe is CVE-2007-0471?

CVE-2007-0471 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-0471 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-0471?

CVE-2007-0471 affects Checkpoint Connectra Ngx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0471?

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-2007-0471 published?

CVE-2007-0471 was published on 2007-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2007-January/051920.html
• http://osvdb.org/31655
• http://secunia.com/advisories/23847
• http://secureknowledge.checkpoint.com/SecureKnowledge/viewSolutionDocument.do?lid=sk32472
• http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2179
• http://securitytracker.com/id?1017559
• http://securitytracker.com/id?1017560
• http://updates.checkpoint.com/fileserver/ID/7126/FILE/VPN-1_Hotfix1.pdf
• http://www.checkpoint.com/downloads/latest/hfa/connectra/security_r62.html
• http://www.checkpoint.com/downloads/latest/hfa/vpn1_security/vpn1_R62_Windows.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/457621/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/457683/100/0/threaded
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0276
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/31646

Affected products (1)

• cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:connectra_ngx:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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