CVE-2007-4462

CVE-2007-4462 is a low-severity vulnerability in Po4a with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

lib/Locale/Po4a/Po.pm in po4a before 0.32 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the gettextization.failed.po temporary file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4462?
lib/Locale/Po4a/Po.pm in po4a before 0.32 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the gettextization.failed.po temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2007-4462?
CVE-2007-4462 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2007-4462 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-4462?
CVE-2007-4462 affects Po4a. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4462?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-4462 published?
CVE-2007-4462 was published on 2007-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)