CVE-2007-4031
CVE-2007-4031 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nessus Vulnerability Scanner with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Nessus Vulnerability Scanner
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- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in a certain ActiveX control in Nessus Vulnerability Scanner 3.0.6 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the argument to the deleteReport method, probably related to the SCANCTRL.ScanCtrlCtrl.1 ActiveX control in scan.dll.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-4031?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in a certain ActiveX control in Nessus Vulnerability Scanner 3.0.6 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the argument to the deleteReport method, probably related to the SCANCTRL.ScanCtrlCtrl.1 ActiveX control in scan.dll.
- How severe is CVE-2007-4031?
- CVE-2007-4031 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2007-4031 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-4031?
- CVE-2007-4031 affects Nessus Vulnerability Scanner. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-4031?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2007-4031 published?
- CVE-2007-4031 was published on 2007-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26243
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1018469
- http://www.nessus.org/news/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25088
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2680
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35641
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4230
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:nessus:vulnerability_scanner:3.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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