How severe is CVE-2007-1253?

CVE-2007-1253 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-1253 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-1253?

CVE-2007-1253 primarily affects Blender. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1253?

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-2007-1253 published?

CVE-2007-1253 was published on 2007-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-1253

CVE-2007-1253 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Blender with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Blender
Published: 2007-03-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Eval injection vulnerability in the (a) kmz_ImportWithMesh.py Script for Blender 0.1.9h, as used in (b) Blender before 2.43, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary Python code by importing a crafted (1) KML or (2) KMZ file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1253?: Eval injection vulnerability in the (a) kmz_ImportWithMesh.py Script for Blender 0.1.9h, as used in (b) Blender before 2.43, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary Python code by importing a crafted (1) KML or (2) KMZ file.
How severe is CVE-2007-1253?: CVE-2007-1253 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-1253 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-1253?: CVE-2007-1253 primarily affects Blender. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1253?: 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-2007-1253 published?: CVE-2007-1253 was published on 2007-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:blender:blender:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:blender:blender:2.25:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:blender:blender:2.36:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:blender:blender:2.37a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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