CVE-2007-2282

CVE-2007-2282 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cisco Netflow Collection Engine 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

Description

Cisco Network Services (CNS) NetFlow Collection Engine (NFC) before 6.0 has an nfcuser account with the default password nfcuser, which allows remote attackers to modify the product configuration and, when installed on Linux, obtain login access to the host operating system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2282?
Cisco Network Services (CNS) NetFlow Collection Engine (NFC) before 6.0 has an nfcuser account with the default password nfcuser, which allows remote attackers to modify the product configuration and, when installed on Linux, obtain login access to the host operating system.
How severe is CVE-2007-2282?
CVE-2007-2282 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-2282 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2282?
CVE-2007-2282 primarily affects Cisco Netflow Collection Engine. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2282?
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-2007-2282 published?
CVE-2007-2282 was published on 2007-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)