CVE-2007-1744

CVE-2007-1744 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vmware Workstation with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Shared Folders feature for VMware Workstation before 5.5.4, when a folder is shared, allows users on the guest system to write to arbitrary files on the host system via the "Backdoor I/O Port" interface.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1744?
Directory traversal vulnerability in the Shared Folders feature for VMware Workstation before 5.5.4, when a folder is shared, allows users on the guest system to write to arbitrary files on the host system via the "Backdoor I/O Port" interface.
How severe is CVE-2007-1744?
CVE-2007-1744 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-1744 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-1744?
CVE-2007-1744 affects Vmware Workstation. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1744?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-1744 published?
CVE-2007-1744 was published on 2007-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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