How severe is CVE-2007-4548?

CVE-2007-4548 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-4548 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-4548?

CVE-2007-4548 affects Apache Geronimo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4548?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2007-4548 published?

CVE-2007-4548 was published on 2007-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-4548

CVE-2007-4548 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apache Geronimo with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Apache Geronimo
Published: 2007-08-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The login method in LoginModule implementations in Apache Geronimo 2.0 does not throw FailedLoginException for failed logins, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication requirements, deploy arbitrary modules, and gain administrative access by sending a blank username and password with the command line deployer in the deployment module.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4548?: The login method in LoginModule implementations in Apache Geronimo 2.0 does not throw FailedLoginException for failed logins, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication requirements, deploy arbitrary modules, and gain administrative access by sending a blank username and password with the command line deployer in the deployment module.
How severe is CVE-2007-4548?: CVE-2007-4548 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-4548 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-4548?: CVE-2007-4548 affects Apache Geronimo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4548?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-4548 published?: CVE-2007-4548 was published on 2007-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:geronimo:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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