How severe is CVE-2007-3150?

CVE-2007-3150 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-3150 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-3150?

CVE-2007-3150 affects Google Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-3150?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2007-3150 published?

CVE-2007-3150 was published on 2007-06-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-3150

CVE-2007-3150 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Google Desktop with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Google Desktop
Published: 2007-06-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Google Desktop allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via a man-in-the-middle attack that injects JavaScript, a www.google.com search IFRAME, and a META HTTP-EQUIV="refresh" that targets a www.google.com search for a local .exe file, which is displayed in the "results stored on your computer" portion of the search results, and when clicked invokes Google Desktop to execute this file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3150?: Google Desktop allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via a man-in-the-middle attack that injects JavaScript, a www.google.com search IFRAME, and a META HTTP-EQUIV="refresh" that targets a www.google.com search for a local .exe file, which is displayed in the "results stored on your computer" portion of the search results, and when clicked invokes Google Desktop to execute this file.
How severe is CVE-2007-3150?: CVE-2007-3150 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-3150 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-3150?: CVE-2007-3150 affects Google Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3150?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-3150 published?: CVE-2007-3150 was published on 2007-06-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:google:desktop:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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