How severe is CVE-2007-0849?

CVE-2007-0849 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-0849 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-0849?

CVE-2007-0849 affects Syscp Team Syscp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0849?

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-2007-0849 published?

CVE-2007-0849 was published on 2007-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-0849

CVE-2007-0849 is a high-severity vulnerability in Syscp Team Syscp 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: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Syscp Team Syscp
Published: 2007-02-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

scripts/cronscript.php in SysCP 1.2.15 and earlier does not properly quote pathnames in user home directories, which allows local users to gain privileges by placing shell metacharacters in a directory name, and then using the control panel to protect this directory, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-2568.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0849?: scripts/cronscript.php in SysCP 1.2.15 and earlier does not properly quote pathnames in user home directories, which allows local users to gain privileges by placing shell metacharacters in a directory name, and then using the control panel to protect this directory, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-2568.
How severe is CVE-2007-0849?: CVE-2007-0849 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-0849 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-0849?: CVE-2007-0849 affects Syscp Team Syscp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0849?: 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-2007-0849 published?: CVE-2007-0849 was published on 2007-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:syscp_team:syscp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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