How severe is CVE-2007-2027?

CVE-2007-2027 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-2027 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-2027?

CVE-2007-2027 affects Elinks. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2027?

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

When was CVE-2007-2027 published?

CVE-2007-2027 was published on 2007-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-2027

CVE-2007-2027 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Elinks with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4. 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-134.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-134
Affected product: Elinks
Published: 2007-04-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in the add_filename_to_string function in intl/gettext/loadmsgcat.c for Elinks 0.11.1 allows local users to cause Elinks to use an untrusted gettext message catalog (.po file) in a "../po" directory, which can be leveraged to conduct format string attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2027?: Untrusted search path vulnerability in the add_filename_to_string function in intl/gettext/loadmsgcat.c for Elinks 0.11.1 allows local users to cause Elinks to use an untrusted gettext message catalog (.po file) in a "../po" directory, which can be leveraged to conduct format string attacks.
How severe is CVE-2007-2027?: CVE-2007-2027 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-2027 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2027?: CVE-2007-2027 affects Elinks. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2027?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-2027 published?: CVE-2007-2027 was published on 2007-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:elinks:elinks:0.11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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