How severe is CVE-2007-2055?

CVE-2007-2055 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-2055 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-2055?

CVE-2007-2055 affects Afflib. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2055?

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-2007-2055 published?

CVE-2007-2055 was published on 2007-04-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-2055

CVE-2007-2055 is a high-severity vulnerability in Afflib 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

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Afflib
Published: 2007-04-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

AFFLIB 2.2.8 and earlier allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters involving (1) certain command line parameters in tools/afconvert.cpp and (2) arguments to the get_parameter function in aimage/ident.cpp. NOTE: it is unknown if the get_parameter vector (2) is ever called.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2055?: AFFLIB 2.2.8 and earlier allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters involving (1) certain command line parameters in tools/afconvert.cpp and (2) arguments to the get_parameter function in aimage/ident.cpp. NOTE: it is unknown if the get_parameter vector (2) is ever called.
How severe is CVE-2007-2055?: CVE-2007-2055 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-2055 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2055?: CVE-2007-2055 affects Afflib. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2055?: 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-2007-2055 published?: CVE-2007-2055 was published on 2007-04-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:afflib:afflib:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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