How severe is CVE-2007-2554?

CVE-2007-2554 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-2554 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-2554?

CVE-2007-2554 affects Associated Press Newspower. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2554?

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-2007-2554 published?

CVE-2007-2554 was published on 2007-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-2554

CVE-2007-2554 is a high-severity vulnerability in Associated Press Newspower with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Associated Press Newspower
Published: 2007-05-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Associated Press (AP) Newspower 4.0.1 and earlier uses a default blank password for the MySQL root account, which allows remote attackers to insert or modify news articles via shows.tblscript.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2554?: Associated Press (AP) Newspower 4.0.1 and earlier uses a default blank password for the MySQL root account, which allows remote attackers to insert or modify news articles via shows.tblscript.
How severe is CVE-2007-2554?: CVE-2007-2554 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-2554 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2554?: CVE-2007-2554 affects Associated Press Newspower. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2554?: 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-2007-2554 published?: CVE-2007-2554 was published on 2007-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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