CVE-2007-0768

CVE-2007-0768 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Yahoo Messenger with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the Contact Details functionality in Yahoo! Messenger 8.1.0.209 and earlier allow user-assisted remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a javascript: URI in the SRC attribute of an IMG element to the (1) First Name, (2) Last Name, and (3) Nickname fields. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0768?
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the Contact Details functionality in Yahoo! Messenger 8.1.0.209 and earlier allow user-assisted remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a javascript: URI in the SRC attribute of an IMG element to the (1) First Name, (2) Last Name, and (3) Nickname fields. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2007-0768?
CVE-2007-0768 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-0768 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-0768?
CVE-2007-0768 affects Yahoo Messenger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0768?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-0768 published?
CVE-2007-0768 was published on 2007-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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