How severe is CVE-2007-4560?

CVE-2007-4560 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-4560 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 84% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-4560?

CVE-2007-4560 affects Clam Anti-virus Clamav. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4560?

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

When was CVE-2007-4560 published?

CVE-2007-4560 was published on 2007-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-4560

CVE-2007-4560 is a high-severity vulnerability in Clam Anti-virus Clamav with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 84% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 84% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Clam Anti-virus Clamav
Published: 2007-08-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

clamav-milter in ClamAV before 0.91.2, when run in black hole mode, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters that are used in a certain popen call, involving the "recipient field of sendmail."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4560?: clamav-milter in ClamAV before 0.91.2, when run in black hole mode, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters that are used in a certain popen call, involving the "recipient field of sendmail."
How severe is CVE-2007-4560?: CVE-2007-4560 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-4560 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 84% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-4560?: CVE-2007-4560 affects Clam Anti-virus Clamav. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4560?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-4560 published?: CVE-2007-4560 was published on 2007-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:clam_anti-virus:clamav:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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