How severe is CVE-2007-1260?

CVE-2007-1260 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-1260 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-1260?

CVE-2007-1260 affects Webmod. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1260?

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-2007-1260 published?

CVE-2007-1260 was published on 2007-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-1260

CVE-2007-1260 is a high-severity vulnerability in Webmod with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Webmod
Published: 2007-03-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the connectHandle function in server.cpp in WebMod 0.48 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the Content-Length HTTP header.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1260?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the connectHandle function in server.cpp in WebMod 0.48 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the Content-Length HTTP header.
How severe is CVE-2007-1260?: CVE-2007-1260 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-1260 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-1260?: CVE-2007-1260 affects Webmod. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1260?: 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-2007-1260 published?: CVE-2007-1260 was published on 2007-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:webmod:webmod:0.48:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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