How severe is CVE-2007-1904?

CVE-2007-1904 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-1904 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-1904?

CVE-2007-1904 primarily affects Aol Icq. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1904?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-1904 published?

CVE-2007-1904 was published on 2007-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-1904

CVE-2007-1904 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Aol Icq with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Aol Icq
Published: 2007-04-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 5.9 and earlier, and ICQ 5.1 and probably earlier, allows user-assisted remote attackers to write files to arbitrary locations via a .. (dot dot) in a filename in a file transfer operation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1904?: Directory traversal vulnerability in AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 5.9 and earlier, and ICQ 5.1 and probably earlier, allows user-assisted remote attackers to write files to arbitrary locations via a .. (dot dot) in a filename in a file transfer operation.
How severe is CVE-2007-1904?: CVE-2007-1904 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-1904 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-1904?: CVE-2007-1904 primarily affects Aol Icq. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1904?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-1904 published?: CVE-2007-1904 was published on 2007-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:aol:icq:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aol:instant_messenger:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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