How severe is CVE-2007-1072?

CVE-2007-1072 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-1072 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-1072?

CVE-2007-1072 primarily affects Cisco Unified Ip Phone Firmware 7906g. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1072?

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-2007-1072 published?

CVE-2007-1072 was published on 2007-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-1072

CVE-2007-1072 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Unified Ip Phone Firmware 7906g 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Cisco Unified Ip Phone Firmware 7906g
Published: 2007-02-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The command line interface (CLI) in Cisco Unified IP Phone 7906G, 7911G, 7941G, 7961G, 7970G, and 7971G, with firmware 8.0(4)SR1 and earlier allows local users to obtain privileges or cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors. NOTE: this issue can be leveraged remotely via CVE-2007-1063.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1072?: The command line interface (CLI) in Cisco Unified IP Phone 7906G, 7911G, 7941G, 7961G, 7970G, and 7971G, with firmware 8.0(4)SR1 and earlier allows local users to obtain privileges or cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors. NOTE: this issue can be leveraged remotely via CVE-2007-1063.
How severe is CVE-2007-1072?: CVE-2007-1072 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-1072 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-1072?: CVE-2007-1072 primarily affects Cisco Unified Ip Phone Firmware 7906g. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1072?: 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-2007-1072 published?: CVE-2007-1072 was published on 2007-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:unified_ip_phone_firmware_7906g:8.0\(4\):sr1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:unified_ip_phone_firmware_7911g:8.0\(4\):sr1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:unified_ip_phone_firmware_7941g:8.0\(4\):sr1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:unified_ip_phone_firmware_7961g:8.0\(4\):sr1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:unified_ip_phone_firmware_7970g:8.0\(4\):sr1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:unified_ip_phone_firmware_7971g:8.0\(4\):sr1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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