How severe is CVE-2007-1090?

CVE-2007-1090 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-1090 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-1090?

CVE-2007-1090 affects Microsoft Windows Explorer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1090?

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-2007-1090 published?

CVE-2007-1090 was published on 2007-02-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-1090

CVE-2007-1090 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Explorer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 16% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Explorer
Published: 2007-02-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Microsoft Windows Explorer on Windows XP and 2003 allows remote user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed WMF file, which triggers the crash when the user browses the folder.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1090?: Microsoft Windows Explorer on Windows XP and 2003 allows remote user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed WMF file, which triggers the crash when the user browses the folder.
How severe is CVE-2007-1090?: CVE-2007-1090 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-1090 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-1090?: CVE-2007-1090 affects Microsoft Windows Explorer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1090?: 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-2007-1090 published?: CVE-2007-1090 was published on 2007-02-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_explorer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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