CVE-2007-0655
CVE-2007-0655 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microworld Technologies Escan with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microworld Technologies Escan
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The MicroWorld Agent service (MWAGENT.EXE) in MicroWorld Technologies eScan 8.0.671.1, and possibly other versions, allows remote or local attackers to gain privileges and execute arbitrary commands by connecting directly to TCP port 2222.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-0655?
- The MicroWorld Agent service (MWAGENT.EXE) in MicroWorld Technologies eScan 8.0.671.1, and possibly other versions, allows remote or local attackers to gain privileges and execute arbitrary commands by connecting directly to TCP port 2222.
- How severe is CVE-2007-0655?
- CVE-2007-0655 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2007-0655 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-0655?
- CVE-2007-0655 affects Microworld Technologies Escan. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-0655?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2007-0655 published?
- CVE-2007-0655 was published on 2007-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/35732
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23809
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2007-45/advisory/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23759
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018007
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1609
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34009
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microworld_technologies:escan:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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