How severe is CVE-2007-0968?

CVE-2007-0968 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-0968 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-0968?

CVE-2007-0968 primarily affects Cisco Firewall Services Module. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0968?

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-2007-0968 published?

CVE-2007-0968 was published on 2007-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-0968

CVE-2007-0968 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cisco Firewall Services Module 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: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cisco Firewall Services Module
Published: 2007-02-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Cisco Firewall Services Module (FWSM) before 2.3(4.7) and 3.x before 3.1(3.1) causes the access control entries (ACE) in an ACL to be improperly evaluated, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended certain ACL protections.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0968?: Unspecified vulnerability in Cisco Firewall Services Module (FWSM) before 2.3(4.7) and 3.x before 3.1(3.1) causes the access control entries (ACE) in an ACL to be improperly evaluated, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended certain ACL protections.
How severe is CVE-2007-0968?: CVE-2007-0968 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-0968 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-0968?: CVE-2007-0968 primarily affects Cisco Firewall Services Module. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0968?: 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-2007-0968 published?: CVE-2007-0968 was published on 2007-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:h:cisco:firewall_services_module:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:firewall_services_module:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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