CVE-2007-4252

CVE-2007-4252 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Chilkat Software Asp String with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in a certain ActiveX control in CkString.dll 1.1 and earlier in CHILKAT ASP String allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a full pathname in the first argument to the SaveToFile method, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-3633.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4252?
Absolute path traversal vulnerability in a certain ActiveX control in CkString.dll 1.1 and earlier in CHILKAT ASP String allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a full pathname in the first argument to the SaveToFile method, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-3633.
How severe is CVE-2007-4252?
CVE-2007-4252 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-4252 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-4252?
CVE-2007-4252 affects Chilkat Software Asp String. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4252?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-4252 published?
CVE-2007-4252 was published on 2007-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)