How severe is CVE-2007-2266?

CVE-2007-2266 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-2266 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-2266?

CVE-2007-2266 affects Progress Webspeed Messenger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2266?

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-2007-2266 published?

CVE-2007-2266 was published on 2007-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-2266

CVE-2007-2266 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Progress Webspeed Messenger with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Progress Webspeed Messenger
Published: 2007-04-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Progress Webspeed Messenger allows remote attackers to read, create, modify, and execute arbitrary files by invoking webutil/_cpyfile.p in the WService parameter to (1) cgiip.exe or (2) wsisa.dll in scripts/, as demonstrated by using the save,editor options to create a new file using the fileName parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2266?: Progress Webspeed Messenger allows remote attackers to read, create, modify, and execute arbitrary files by invoking webutil/_cpyfile.p in the WService parameter to (1) cgiip.exe or (2) wsisa.dll in scripts/, as demonstrated by using the save,editor options to create a new file using the fileName parameter.
How severe is CVE-2007-2266?: CVE-2007-2266 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-2266 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2266?: CVE-2007-2266 affects Progress Webspeed Messenger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2266?: 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-2007-2266 published?: CVE-2007-2266 was published on 2007-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:progress:webspeed_messenger:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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