How severe is CVE-2007-2252?

CVE-2007-2252 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-2252 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-2252?

CVE-2007-2252 primarily affects Exponent Exponent Cms. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2252?

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

When was CVE-2007-2252 published?

CVE-2007-2252 was published on 2007-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-2252

CVE-2007-2252 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Exponent Exponent Cms with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Exponent Exponent Cms
Published: 2007-04-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in iconspopup.php in Exponent CMS 0.96.6 Alpha and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a .. (dot dot) in the icodir parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2252?: Directory traversal vulnerability in iconspopup.php in Exponent CMS 0.96.6 Alpha and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a .. (dot dot) in the icodir parameter.
How severe is CVE-2007-2252?: CVE-2007-2252 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-2252 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2252?: CVE-2007-2252 primarily affects Exponent Exponent Cms. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2252?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-2252 published?: CVE-2007-2252 was published on 2007-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:exponent:exponent_cms:0.96.5_rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:exponent:exponent_cms:0.96.6_alpha:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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