How severe is CVE-2007-3246?

CVE-2007-3246 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-3246 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-3246?

CVE-2007-3246 affects Irc Services. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-3246?

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

When was CVE-2007-3246 published?

CVE-2007-3246 was published on 2007-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-3246

CVE-2007-3246 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Irc Services with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Irc Services
Published: 2007-06-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The do_set_password function in modules/chanserv/set.c in IRC Services before 5.0.60 preserves channel founder privileges across a channel password change (ChanServ SET PASSWORD), which allows remote authenticated users to obtain the new password through automated e-mail, or perform privileged actions without knowing the new password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3246?: The do_set_password function in modules/chanserv/set.c in IRC Services before 5.0.60 preserves channel founder privileges across a channel password change (ChanServ SET PASSWORD), which allows remote authenticated users to obtain the new password through automated e-mail, or perform privileged actions without knowing the new password.
How severe is CVE-2007-3246?: CVE-2007-3246 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-3246 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-3246?: CVE-2007-3246 affects Irc Services. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3246?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-3246 published?: CVE-2007-3246 was published on 2007-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:irc_services:irc_services:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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