How severe is CVE-2007-4746?

CVE-2007-4746 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-4746 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-4746?

CVE-2007-4746 primarily affects Cisco Video Surveillance Ip Gateway Encoder Decoder. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4746?

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-2007-4746 published?

CVE-2007-4746 was published on 2007-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-4746

CVE-2007-4746 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cisco Video Surveillance Ip Gateway Encoder Decoder with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Cisco Video Surveillance Ip Gateway Encoder Decoder
Published: 2007-09-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Cisco Video Surveillance IP Gateway Encoder/Decoder (Standalone and Module) firmware 1.8.1 and earlier, Video Surveillance SP/ISP Decoder Software firmware 1.11.0 and earlier, and the Video Surveillance SP/ISP firmware 1.23.7 and earlier have default passwords for the sypixx and root user accounts, which allows remote attackers to perform administrative actions, aka CSCsj34681.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4746?: The Cisco Video Surveillance IP Gateway Encoder/Decoder (Standalone and Module) firmware 1.8.1 and earlier, Video Surveillance SP/ISP Decoder Software firmware 1.11.0 and earlier, and the Video Surveillance SP/ISP firmware 1.23.7 and earlier have default passwords for the sypixx and root user accounts, which allows remote attackers to perform administrative actions, aka CSCsj34681.
How severe is CVE-2007-4746?: CVE-2007-4746 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-4746 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-4746?: CVE-2007-4746 primarily affects Cisco Video Surveillance Ip Gateway Encoder Decoder. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4746?: 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-2007-4746 published?: CVE-2007-4746 was published on 2007-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:video_surveillance_ip_gateway_encoder_decoder:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:video_surveillance_sp_isp_decoder_software:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:video_surveillance_sp_isp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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