How severe is CVE-2007-2726?

CVE-2007-2726 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-2726 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-2726?

CVE-2007-2726 affects Bitscast. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2726?

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-2007-2726 published?

CVE-2007-2726 was published on 2007-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-2726

CVE-2007-2726 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bitscast 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: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Bitscast
Published: 2007-05-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

BitsCast 0.13.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via an RSS 2.0 feed item with certain invalid strings in a pubDate element, as demonstrated by repeated "../A" or "A/../" patterns.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2726?: BitsCast 0.13.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via an RSS 2.0 feed item with certain invalid strings in a pubDate element, as demonstrated by repeated "../A" or "A/../" patterns.
How severe is CVE-2007-2726?: CVE-2007-2726 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-2726 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2726?: CVE-2007-2726 affects Bitscast. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2726?: 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-2007-2726 published?: CVE-2007-2726 was published on 2007-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bitscast:bitscast:0.13.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*