How severe is CVE-2007-1588?

CVE-2007-1588 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-1588 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-1588?

CVE-2007-1588 affects Myserver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1588?

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-2007-1588 published?

CVE-2007-1588 was published on 2007-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-1588

CVE-2007-1588 is a high-severity vulnerability in Myserver 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: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Myserver
Published: 2007-03-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

server.cpp in MyServer 0.8.5 calls Process::setuid before calling Process::setgid and thus does not properly drop privileges, which might allow remote attackers to execute CGI programs with unintended privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1588?: server.cpp in MyServer 0.8.5 calls Process::setuid before calling Process::setgid and thus does not properly drop privileges, which might allow remote attackers to execute CGI programs with unintended privileges.
How severe is CVE-2007-1588?: CVE-2007-1588 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-1588 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-1588?: CVE-2007-1588 affects Myserver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1588?: 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-2007-1588 published?: CVE-2007-1588 was published on 2007-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:myserver:myserver:0.8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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