How severe is CVE-2007-3960?

CVE-2007-3960 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-3960 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-3960?

CVE-2007-3960 affects Ibm Websphere Application Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-3960?

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-2007-3960 published?

CVE-2007-3960 was published on 2007-07-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-3960

CVE-2007-3960 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Application Server 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: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Application Server
Published: 2007-07-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) before Fix Pack 21 (6.0.2.21) have unknown impact and attack vectors, aka (1) PK33799, or (2) a "Potential security exposure" in the Samples component (PK40213).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3960?: Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) before Fix Pack 21 (6.0.2.21) have unknown impact and attack vectors, aka (1) PK33799, or (2) a "Potential security exposure" in the Samples component (PK40213).
How severe is CVE-2007-3960?: CVE-2007-3960 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-3960 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-3960?: CVE-2007-3960 affects Ibm Websphere Application Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3960?: 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-2007-3960 published?: CVE-2007-3960 was published on 2007-07-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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