How severe is CVE-2007-3033?

CVE-2007-3033 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-3033 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 28% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-3033?

CVE-2007-3033 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Vista. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-3033?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-3033 published?

CVE-2007-3033 was published on 2007-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-3033

CVE-2007-3033 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Vista with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 28% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 28% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Vista
Published: 2007-08-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Windows Vista Feed Headlines Gadget (aka Sidebar RSS Feeds Gadget) in Windows Vista allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an RSS feed with crafted HTML attributes, which are not properly removed and are rendered in the local zone.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3033?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Windows Vista Feed Headlines Gadget (aka Sidebar RSS Feeds Gadget) in Windows Vista allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an RSS feed with crafted HTML attributes, which are not properly removed and are rendered in the local zone.
How severe is CVE-2007-3033?: CVE-2007-3033 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-3033 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 28% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-3033?: CVE-2007-3033 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Vista. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3033?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-3033 published?: CVE-2007-3033 was published on 2007-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:*:*:x64:*:*:*:*:*

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