How severe is CVE-2007-2975?

CVE-2007-2975 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-2975 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-2975?

CVE-2007-2975 primarily affects Ignite Realtime Openfire. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2975?

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-2007-2975 published?

CVE-2007-2975 was published on 2007-06-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-2975

CVE-2007-2975 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ignite Realtime Openfire 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ignite Realtime Openfire
Published: 2007-06-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The admin console in Ignite Realtime Openfire 3.3.0 and earlier (formerly Wildfire) does not properly specify a filter mapping in web.xml, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges and execute arbitrary code by accessing functionality that is exposed through DWR, as demonstrated using the downloader.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2975?: The admin console in Ignite Realtime Openfire 3.3.0 and earlier (formerly Wildfire) does not properly specify a filter mapping in web.xml, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges and execute arbitrary code by accessing functionality that is exposed through DWR, as demonstrated using the downloader.
How severe is CVE-2007-2975?: CVE-2007-2975 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-2975 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2975?: CVE-2007-2975 primarily affects Ignite Realtime Openfire. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2975?: 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-2007-2975 published?: CVE-2007-2975 was published on 2007-06-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:a:ignite_realtime:openfire:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ignite_realtime:openfire:2.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ignite_realtime:openfire:2.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ignite_realtime:openfire:2.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ignite_realtime:openfire:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ignite_realtime:openfire:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ignite_realtime:openfire:3.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ignite_realtime:openfire:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ignite_realtime:openfire:3.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ignite_realtime:openfire:3.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ignite_realtime:openfire:3.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ignite_realtime:openfire:3.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ignite_realtime:openfire:3.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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