How severe is CVE-2007-2586?

CVE-2007-2586 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-2586 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-2586?

CVE-2007-2586 primarily affects Cisco Ios. In total, 380 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2586?

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-2007-2586 published?

CVE-2007-2586 was published on 2007-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-2586

CVE-2007-2586 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ios with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-863.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Cisco Ios
Published: 2007-05-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The FTP Server in Cisco IOS 11.3 through 12.4 does not properly check user authorization, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, and have other impact including reading startup-config, as demonstrated by a crafted MKD command that involves access to a VTY device and overflows a buffer, aka bug ID CSCek55259.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2586?: The FTP Server in Cisco IOS 11.3 through 12.4 does not properly check user authorization, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, and have other impact including reading startup-config, as demonstrated by a crafted MKD command that involves access to a VTY device and overflows a buffer, aka bug ID CSCek55259.
How severe is CVE-2007-2586?: CVE-2007-2586 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-2586 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2586?: CVE-2007-2586 primarily affects Cisco Ios. In total, 380 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2586?: 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-2007-2586 published?: CVE-2007-2586 was published on 2007-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (380)

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