How severe is CVE-2007-0960?

CVE-2007-0960 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-0960 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-0960?

CVE-2007-0960 primarily affects Cisco Asa 5500. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0960?

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-2007-0960 published?

CVE-2007-0960 was published on 2007-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-0960

CVE-2007-0960 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cisco Asa 5500 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. 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 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cisco Asa 5500
Published: 2007-02-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Cisco PIX 500 and ASA 5500 Series Security Appliances 7.2.2, when configured to use the LOCAL authentication method, allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0960?: Unspecified vulnerability in Cisco PIX 500 and ASA 5500 Series Security Appliances 7.2.2, when configured to use the LOCAL authentication method, allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2007-0960?: CVE-2007-0960 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-0960 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-0960?: CVE-2007-0960 primarily affects Cisco Asa 5500. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0960?: 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-2007-0960 published?: CVE-2007-0960 was published on 2007-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:h:cisco:asa_5500:7.2\(2\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:pix_firewall_software:7.2\(2\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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