How severe is CVE-2007-4418?

CVE-2007-4418 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-4418 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-4418?

CVE-2007-4418 affects Ibm Db2 Universal Database. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4418?

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

When was CVE-2007-4418 published?

CVE-2007-4418 was published on 2007-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-4418

CVE-2007-4418 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Db2 Universal Database with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5. 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 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Db2 Universal Database
Published: 2007-08-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

IBM DB2 UDB 8 before Fixpak 15 does not properly check authorization, which allows remote authenticated users with a certain SELECT privilege to have an unknown impact via unspecified vectors. NOTE: this issue is probably related to CVE-2007-1089, but this is uncertain due to lack of details.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4418?: IBM DB2 UDB 8 before Fixpak 15 does not properly check authorization, which allows remote authenticated users with a certain SELECT privilege to have an unknown impact via unspecified vectors. NOTE: this issue is probably related to CVE-2007-1089, but this is uncertain due to lack of details.
How severe is CVE-2007-4418?: CVE-2007-4418 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-4418 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-4418?: CVE-2007-4418 affects Ibm Db2 Universal Database. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4418?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-4418 published?: CVE-2007-4418 was published on 2007-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_universal_database:*:fp14:*:*:*:*:*:*

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