How severe is CVE-2007-1244?

CVE-2007-1244 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-1244 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-1244?

CVE-2007-1244 affects Wordpress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1244?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-1244 published?

CVE-2007-1244 was published on 2007-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-1244

CVE-2007-1244 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wordpress with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Wordpress
Published: 2007-03-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the AdminPanel in WordPress 2.1.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to perform privileged actions as administrators, as demonstrated using the delete action in wp-admin/post.php. NOTE: this issue can be leveraged to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks and steal cookies via the post parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1244?: Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the AdminPanel in WordPress 2.1.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to perform privileged actions as administrators, as demonstrated using the delete action in wp-admin/post.php. NOTE: this issue can be leveraged to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks and steal cookies via the post parameter.
How severe is CVE-2007-1244?: CVE-2007-1244 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-1244 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-1244?: CVE-2007-1244 affects Wordpress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1244?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-1244 published?: CVE-2007-1244 was published on 2007-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:wordpress:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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