How severe is CVE-2007-3486?

CVE-2007-3486 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-3486 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-3486?

CVE-2007-3486 affects Altavista Search Engine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-3486?

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

When was CVE-2007-3486 published?

CVE-2007-3486 was published on 2007-06-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-3486

CVE-2007-3486 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Altavista Search Engine with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Altavista Search Engine
Published: 2007-06-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in AltaVista search engine allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the text parameter to the default URI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3486?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in AltaVista search engine allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the text parameter to the default URI.
How severe is CVE-2007-3486?: CVE-2007-3486 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-3486 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-3486?: CVE-2007-3486 affects Altavista Search Engine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3486?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-3486 published?: CVE-2007-3486 was published on 2007-06-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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