How severe is CVE-2007-1507?

CVE-2007-1507 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-1507 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-1507?

CVE-2007-1507 primarily affects Openafs. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1507?

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-2007-1507 published?

CVE-2007-1507 was published on 2007-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-1507

CVE-2007-1507 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openafs 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-16.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-16
Affected product: Openafs
Published: 2007-03-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The default configuration in OpenAFS 1.4.x before 1.4.4 and 1.5.x before 1.5.17 supports setuid programs within the local cell, which might allow attackers to gain privileges by spoofing a response to an AFS cache manager FetchStatus request, and setting setuid and root ownership for files in the cache.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1507?: The default configuration in OpenAFS 1.4.x before 1.4.4 and 1.5.x before 1.5.17 supports setuid programs within the local cell, which might allow attackers to gain privileges by spoofing a response to an AFS cache manager FetchStatus request, and setting setuid and root ownership for files in the cache.
How severe is CVE-2007-1507?: CVE-2007-1507 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-1507 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-1507?: CVE-2007-1507 primarily affects Openafs. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1507?: 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-2007-1507 published?: CVE-2007-1507 was published on 2007-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (21)

cpe:2.3:a:openafs:openafs:1.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openafs:openafs:1.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openafs:openafs:1.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openafs:openafs:1.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openafs:openafs:1.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openafs:openafs:1.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openafs:openafs:1.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openafs:openafs:1.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openafs:openafs:1.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openafs:openafs:1.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openafs:openafs:1.5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openafs:openafs:1.5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openafs:openafs:1.5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openafs:openafs:1.5.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openafs:openafs:1.5.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openafs:openafs:1.5.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openafs:openafs:1.5.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openafs:openafs:1.5.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openafs:openafs:1.5.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openafs:openafs:1.5.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openafs:openafs:1.5.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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