CVE-2007-1137

CVE-2007-1137 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sourceforge Putmail with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

putmail.py in Putmail before 1.4 does not detect when a user attempts to use TLS with a server that does not support it, which causes putmail.py to send the username and password in plaintext while the user believes encryption is in use, and allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1137?
putmail.py in Putmail before 1.4 does not detect when a user attempts to use TLS with a server that does not support it, which causes putmail.py to send the username and password in plaintext while the user believes encryption is in use, and allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2007-1137?
CVE-2007-1137 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-1137 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-1137?
CVE-2007-1137 primarily affects Sourceforge Putmail. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1137?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-1137 published?
CVE-2007-1137 was published on 2007-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)