How severe is CVE-2007-4060?

CVE-2007-4060 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-4060 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-4060?

CVE-2007-4060 affects Frank Yaul Corehttp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4060?

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-2007-4060 published?

CVE-2007-4060 was published on 2007-07-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-4060

CVE-2007-4060 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Frank Yaul Corehttp 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: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Frank Yaul Corehttp
Published: 2007-07-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in the HttpSprockMake function in http.c in Frank Yaul corehttp 0.5.3alpha allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the (1) method name or (2) URI in an HTTP request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4060?: Multiple buffer overflows in the HttpSprockMake function in http.c in Frank Yaul corehttp 0.5.3alpha allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the (1) method name or (2) URI in an HTTP request.
How severe is CVE-2007-4060?: CVE-2007-4060 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-4060 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-4060?: CVE-2007-4060 affects Frank Yaul Corehttp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4060?: 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-2007-4060 published?: CVE-2007-4060 was published on 2007-07-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:frank_yaul:corehttp:0.5.3_alpha:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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