CVE-2007-1608

CVE-2007-1608 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Application Server 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

Description

CRLF injection vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) before 6.0.2.19 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTTP headers and conduct HTTP response splitting attacks via a single CRLF sequence in a context that is not a valid multi-line header.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1608?
CRLF injection vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) before 6.0.2.19 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTTP headers and conduct HTTP response splitting attacks via a single CRLF sequence in a context that is not a valid multi-line header.
How severe is CVE-2007-1608?
CVE-2007-1608 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-1608 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-1608?
CVE-2007-1608 affects Ibm Websphere Application Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1608?
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-2007-1608 published?
CVE-2007-1608 was published on 2007-03-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

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