How severe is CVE-2007-3988?

CVE-2007-3988 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-3988 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-3988?

CVE-2007-3988 affects Virtual Hosting Control System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-3988?

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

When was CVE-2007-3988 published?

CVE-2007-3988 was published on 2007-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-3988

CVE-2007-3988 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Virtual Hosting Control System with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Virtual Hosting Control System
Published: 2007-07-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Session fixation vulnerability in Virtual Hosting Control System (VHCS) 2.4.7.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions by setting the PHPSESSID parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3988?: Session fixation vulnerability in Virtual Hosting Control System (VHCS) 2.4.7.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions by setting the PHPSESSID parameter.
How severe is CVE-2007-3988?: CVE-2007-3988 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-3988 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-3988?: CVE-2007-3988 affects Virtual Hosting Control System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3988?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-3988 published?: CVE-2007-3988 was published on 2007-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:virtual_hosting_control_system:virtual_hosting_control_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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