How severe is CVE-2007-4494?

CVE-2007-4494 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-4494 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-4494?

CVE-2007-4494 primarily affects Ez Ez Publish. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4494?

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

When was CVE-2007-4494 published?

CVE-2007-4494 was published on 2007-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-4494

CVE-2007-4494 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ez Ez Publish with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ez Ez Publish
Published: 2007-08-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The tipafriend function in eZ publish before 3.8.9, and 3.9 before 3.9.3, does not limit access by anonymous users, which allows remote attackers to conduct spam attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4494?: The tipafriend function in eZ publish before 3.8.9, and 3.9 before 3.9.3, does not limit access by anonymous users, which allows remote attackers to conduct spam attacks.
How severe is CVE-2007-4494?: CVE-2007-4494 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-4494 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-4494?: CVE-2007-4494 primarily affects Ez Ez Publish. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4494?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-4494 published?: CVE-2007-4494 was published on 2007-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ez:ez_publish:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ez:ez_publish:3.9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ez:ez_publish:3.9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ez:ez_publish:3.9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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