How severe is CVE-2007-1266?

CVE-2007-1266 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-1266 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-1266?

CVE-2007-1266 affects Gnome Evolution. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1266?

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

When was CVE-2007-1266 published?

CVE-2007-1266 was published on 2007-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-1266

CVE-2007-1266 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnome Evolution 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gnome Evolution
Published: 2007-03-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Evolution 2.8.1 and earlier does not properly use the --status-fd argument when invoking GnuPG, which prevents Evolution from visually distinguishing between signed and unsigned portions of OpenPGP messages with multiple components, which allows remote attackers to forge the contents of a message without detection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1266?: Evolution 2.8.1 and earlier does not properly use the --status-fd argument when invoking GnuPG, which prevents Evolution from visually distinguishing between signed and unsigned portions of OpenPGP messages with multiple components, which allows remote attackers to forge the contents of a message without detection.
How severe is CVE-2007-1266?: CVE-2007-1266 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-1266 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-1266?: CVE-2007-1266 affects Gnome Evolution. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1266?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-1266 published?: CVE-2007-1266 was published on 2007-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gnome:evolution:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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