How severe is CVE-2007-3260?

CVE-2007-3260 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-3260 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-3260?

CVE-2007-3260 affects Hp System Management Homepage. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-3260?

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-2007-3260 published?

CVE-2007-3260 was published on 2007-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-3260

CVE-2007-3260 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hp System Management Homepage with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. 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 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp System Management Homepage
Published: 2007-06-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

HP System Management Homepage (SMH) before 2.1.9 for Linux, when used with Novell eDirectory, assigns the eDirectory members to the root group, which allows remote authenticated eDirectory users to gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3260?: HP System Management Homepage (SMH) before 2.1.9 for Linux, when used with Novell eDirectory, assigns the eDirectory members to the root group, which allows remote authenticated eDirectory users to gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2007-3260?: CVE-2007-3260 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-3260 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-3260?: CVE-2007-3260 affects Hp System Management Homepage. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3260?: 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-2007-3260 published?: CVE-2007-3260 was published on 2007-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:system_management_homepage:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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