How severe is CVE-2007-1257?

CVE-2007-1257 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-1257 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-1257?

CVE-2007-1257 primarily affects Cisco Network Analysis Module. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1257?

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-2007-1257 published?

CVE-2007-1257 was published on 2007-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-1257

CVE-2007-1257 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cisco Network Analysis Module with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cisco Network Analysis Module
Published: 2007-03-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Network Analysis Module (NAM) in Cisco Catalyst Series 6000, 6500, and 7600 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via certain SNMP packets that are spoofed from the NAM's own IP address.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1257?: The Network Analysis Module (NAM) in Cisco Catalyst Series 6000, 6500, and 7600 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via certain SNMP packets that are spoofed from the NAM's own IP address.
How severe is CVE-2007-1257?: CVE-2007-1257 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-1257 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-1257?: CVE-2007-1257 primarily affects Cisco Network Analysis Module. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1257?: 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-2007-1257 published?: CVE-2007-1257 was published on 2007-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:h:cisco:network_analysis_module:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:catalyst_6000_ws-svc-nam-1:2.2\(1a\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:catalyst_6000_ws-svc-nam-2:2.2\(1a\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:catalyst_6000_ws-x6380-nam:3.1\(1a\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:catalyst_6500_ws-svc-nam-1:2.2\(1a\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:catalyst_6500_ws-svc-nam-2:2.2\(1a\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:catalyst_6500_ws-x6380-nam:3.1\(1a\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:catalyst_7600_ws-svc-nam-1:2.2\(1a\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:catalyst_7600_ws-svc-nam-2:2.2\(1a\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:catalyst_7600_ws-x6380-nam:3.1\(1a\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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