How severe is CVE-2007-2079?

CVE-2007-2079 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-2079 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-2079?

CVE-2007-2079 affects Xampp Apache Distribution. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2079?

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-2007-2079 published?

CVE-2007-2079 was published on 2007-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-2079

CVE-2007-2079 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Xampp Apache Distribution 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.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Xampp Apache Distribution
Published: 2007-04-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The ADONewConnection Connect function in adodb.php in XAMPP 1.6.0a and earlier for Windows uses untrusted input for the database server hostname, which allows remote attackers to trigger a library buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code via a long host parameter, or have other unspecified impact. NOTE: it could be argued that this is an issue in mssql_connect (CVE-2007-1411.1) in PHP, or an issue in the ADOdb Library, and the proper fix should be in one of these products; if so, then this should not be treated as a vulnerability in XAMPP.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2079?: The ADONewConnection Connect function in adodb.php in XAMPP 1.6.0a and earlier for Windows uses untrusted input for the database server hostname, which allows remote attackers to trigger a library buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code via a long host parameter, or have other unspecified impact. NOTE: it could be argued that this is an issue in mssql_connect (CVE-2007-1411.1) in PHP, or an issue in the ADOdb Library, and the proper fix should be in one of these products; if so, then this should not be treated as a vulnerability in XAMPP.
How severe is CVE-2007-2079?: CVE-2007-2079 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-2079 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2079?: CVE-2007-2079 affects Xampp Apache Distribution. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2079?: 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-2007-2079 published?: CVE-2007-2079 was published on 2007-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:xampp:apache_distribution:*:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*

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