CVE-2007-2722

CVE-2007-2722 is a high-severity vulnerability in Newzcrawler 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

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in NewzCrawler 1.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application instability) via certain invalid strings in the URL attribute of an ENCLOSURE element, as demonstrated by a "%s" sequence, a "%Y" sequence, a "%%" sequence, and an "n," sequence.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2722?
Unspecified vulnerability in NewzCrawler 1.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application instability) via certain invalid strings in the URL attribute of an ENCLOSURE element, as demonstrated by a "%s" sequence, a "%Y" sequence, a "%%" sequence, and an "n," sequence.
How severe is CVE-2007-2722?
CVE-2007-2722 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-2722 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2722?
CVE-2007-2722 affects Newzcrawler. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2722?
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-2007-2722 published?
CVE-2007-2722 was published on 2007-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)