How severe is CVE-2007-4407?

CVE-2007-4407 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-4407 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-4407?

CVE-2007-4407 primarily affects Universal Ircd Ircu. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4407?

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

When was CVE-2007-4407 published?

CVE-2007-4407 was published on 2007-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-4407

CVE-2007-4407 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Universal Ircd Ircu with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. 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 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Universal Ircd Ircu
Published: 2007-08-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

ircu 2.10.12.03 and 2.10.12.04 does not associate a timestamp with ops privilege on an unused channel (zannel), which allows remote attackers to (1) set or remove certain channel modes via a "netriding" attack or (2) take over a channel by joining an unlinked server with the A/Upass and then setting a new Apass.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4407?: ircu 2.10.12.03 and 2.10.12.04 does not associate a timestamp with ops privilege on an unused channel (zannel), which allows remote attackers to (1) set or remove certain channel modes via a "netriding" attack or (2) take over a channel by joining an unlinked server with the A/Upass and then setting a new Apass.
How severe is CVE-2007-4407?: CVE-2007-4407 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-4407 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-4407?: CVE-2007-4407 primarily affects Universal Ircd Ircu. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4407?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-4407 published?: CVE-2007-4407 was published on 2007-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:universal_ircd:ircu:2.10.12.03:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:universal_ircd:ircu:2.10.12.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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