How severe is CVE-2007-4220?

CVE-2007-4220 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-4220 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-4220?

CVE-2007-4220 affects Motorola Timbuktu. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4220?

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-2007-4220 published?

CVE-2007-4220 was published on 2007-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-4220

CVE-2007-4220 is a high-severity vulnerability in Motorola Timbuktu 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: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Motorola Timbuktu
Published: 2007-08-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Motorola Timbuktu Pro before 8.6.5 for Windows allows remote attackers to create or delete arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a Send request, probably related to the (1) Send and (2) Exchange services.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4220?: Directory traversal vulnerability in Motorola Timbuktu Pro before 8.6.5 for Windows allows remote attackers to create or delete arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a Send request, probably related to the (1) Send and (2) Exchange services.
How severe is CVE-2007-4220?: CVE-2007-4220 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-4220 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-4220?: CVE-2007-4220 affects Motorola Timbuktu. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4220?: 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-2007-4220 published?: CVE-2007-4220 was published on 2007-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:motorola:timbuktu:8.6.3.1367:*:pro:*:*:*:*:*

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