How severe is CVE-2007-1688?

CVE-2007-1688 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-1688 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-1688?

CVE-2007-1688 affects Callisto Photoparade Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1688?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2007-1688 published?

CVE-2007-1688 was published on 2007-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-1688

CVE-2007-1688 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Callisto Photoparade Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Callisto Photoparade Player
Published: 2007-09-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the PhPInfo ActiveX control in PhPCtrl.dll in Callisto PhotoParade Player allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the FileVersionof property.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1688?: Buffer overflow in the PhPInfo ActiveX control in PhPCtrl.dll in Callisto PhotoParade Player allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the FileVersionof property.
How severe is CVE-2007-1688?: CVE-2007-1688 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-1688 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-1688?: CVE-2007-1688 affects Callisto Photoparade Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1688?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-1688 published?: CVE-2007-1688 was published on 2007-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:callisto:photoparade_player:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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