How severe is CVE-2007-2593?

CVE-2007-2593 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-2593 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-2593?

CVE-2007-2593 affects Microsoft Terminal Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2593?

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-2007-2593 published?

CVE-2007-2593 was published on 2007-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-2593

CVE-2007-2593 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Terminal Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Terminal Server
Published: 2007-05-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Terminal Server in Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, when using TLS, allows remote attackers to bypass SSL and self-signed certificate requirements, downgrade the server security, and possibly conduct man-in-the-middle attacks via unspecified vectors, as demonstrated using the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) 6.0 client. NOTE: a third party claims that the vendor may have fixed this in approximately 2006.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2593?: The Terminal Server in Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, when using TLS, allows remote attackers to bypass SSL and self-signed certificate requirements, downgrade the server security, and possibly conduct man-in-the-middle attacks via unspecified vectors, as demonstrated using the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) 6.0 client. NOTE: a third party claims that the vendor may have fixed this in approximately 2006.
How severe is CVE-2007-2593?: CVE-2007-2593 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-2593 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2593?: CVE-2007-2593 affects Microsoft Terminal Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2593?: 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-2007-2593 published?: CVE-2007-2593 was published on 2007-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:terminal_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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