How severe is CVE-2007-4575?

CVE-2007-4575 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-4575 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-4575?

CVE-2007-4575 primarily affects Openoffice. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4575?

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-2007-4575 published?

CVE-2007-4575 was published on 2007-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-4575

CVE-2007-4575 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Openoffice with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Openoffice
Published: 2007-12-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

HSQLDB before 1.8.0.9, as used in OpenOffice.org (OOo) 2 before 2.3.1, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code via crafted database documents, related to "exposing static java methods."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4575?: HSQLDB before 1.8.0.9, as used in OpenOffice.org (OOo) 2 before 2.3.1, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code via crafted database documents, related to "exposing static java methods."
How severe is CVE-2007-4575?: CVE-2007-4575 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-4575 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-4575?: CVE-2007-4575 primarily affects Openoffice. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4575?: 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-2007-4575 published?: CVE-2007-4575 was published on 2007-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:openoffice:openoffice:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openoffice:openoffice:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openoffice:openoffice:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openoffice:openoffice:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openoffice:openoffice:2.0.3_1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openoffice:openoffice:2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openoffice:openoffice:2.0beta:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openoffice:openoffice:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openoffice:openoffice:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openoffice:openoffice:2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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