CVE-2007-0938
CVE-2007-0938 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Content Management Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 46% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 46% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Content Management Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Microsoft Content Management Server (MCMS) 2001 SP1 and 2002 SP2 does not properly handle certain characters in a crafted HTTP GET request, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, aka the "CMS Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-0938?
- Microsoft Content Management Server (MCMS) 2001 SP1 and 2002 SP2 does not properly handle certain characters in a crafted HTTP GET request, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, aka the "CMS Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
- How severe is CVE-2007-0938?
- CVE-2007-0938 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2007-0938 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 46% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-0938?
- CVE-2007-0938 primarily affects Microsoft Content Management Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-0938?
- 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-2007-0938 published?
- CVE-2007-0938 was published on 2007-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24819
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/434137
- http://www.osvdb.org/34006
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/466331/100/200/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22861
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017894
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1322
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2007/ms07-018
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/32736
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2001
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:content_management_server:2001:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:content_management_server:2002:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
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