How severe is CVE-2007-0557?

CVE-2007-0557 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-0557 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-0557?

CVE-2007-0557 affects Rmake. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0557?

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-2007-0557 published?

CVE-2007-0557 was published on 2007-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-0557

CVE-2007-0557 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rmake with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Rmake
Published: 2007-01-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

rMake before 1.0.4 drops root privileges in a way that retains the original supplemental groups, which might allow attackers to gain privileges via a crafted recipe file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-0536.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0557?: rMake before 1.0.4 drops root privileges in a way that retains the original supplemental groups, which might allow attackers to gain privileges via a crafted recipe file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-0536.
How severe is CVE-2007-0557?: CVE-2007-0557 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-0557 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-0557?: CVE-2007-0557 affects Rmake. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0557?: 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-2007-0557 published?: CVE-2007-0557 was published on 2007-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:rmake:rmake:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*