How severe is CVE-2007-4402?

CVE-2007-4402 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-4402 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-4402?

CVE-2007-4402 affects Mirc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4402?

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

When was CVE-2007-4402 published?

CVE-2007-4402 was published on 2007-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-4402

CVE-2007-4402 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mirc 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mirc
Published: 2007-08-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple unspecified scripts in mIRC allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the '|' (pipe) shell metacharacter in the name of the song in a .mp3 file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4402?: Multiple unspecified scripts in mIRC allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the '|' (pipe) shell metacharacter in the name of the song in a .mp3 file.
How severe is CVE-2007-4402?: CVE-2007-4402 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-4402 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-4402?: CVE-2007-4402 affects Mirc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4402?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-4402 published?: CVE-2007-4402 was published on 2007-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mirc:mirc:2.49:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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