How severe is CVE-2007-2581?

CVE-2007-2581 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-2581 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 36% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-2581?

CVE-2007-2581 primarily affects Microsoft Sharepoint Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2581?

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

When was CVE-2007-2581 published?

CVE-2007-2581 was published on 2007-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-2581

CVE-2007-2581 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Sharepoint Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 36% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 36% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Microsoft Sharepoint Server
Published: 2007-05-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 for Windows Server 2003 and Office SharePoint Server 2007 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the PATH_INFO (query string) in "every main page," as demonstrated by default.aspx.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2581?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 for Windows Server 2003 and Office SharePoint Server 2007 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the PATH_INFO (query string) in "every main page," as demonstrated by default.aspx.
How severe is CVE-2007-2581?: CVE-2007-2581 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-2581 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 36% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2581?: CVE-2007-2581 primarily affects Microsoft Sharepoint Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2581?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-2581 published?: CVE-2007-2581 was published on 2007-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_server:2007:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_services:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_2003:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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