How severe is CVE-2007-4512?

CVE-2007-4512 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-4512 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-4512?

CVE-2007-4512 affects Sophos Anti-virus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4512?

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

When was CVE-2007-4512 published?

CVE-2007-4512 was published on 2007-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-4512

CVE-2007-4512 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sophos Anti-virus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Sophos Anti-virus
Published: 2007-09-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Sophos Anti-Virus for Windows 6.x before 6.5.8 and 7.x before 7.0.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an archive with a file that matches a virus signature and has a crafted filename that is not properly handled by the print function in SavMain.exe.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4512?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Sophos Anti-Virus for Windows 6.x before 6.5.8 and 7.x before 7.0.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an archive with a file that matches a virus signature and has a crafted filename that is not properly handled by the print function in SavMain.exe.
How severe is CVE-2007-4512?: CVE-2007-4512 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-4512 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-4512?: CVE-2007-4512 affects Sophos Anti-virus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4512?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-4512 published?: CVE-2007-4512 was published on 2007-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sophos:anti-virus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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