How severe is CVE-2007-4747?

CVE-2007-4747 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-4747 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-4747?

CVE-2007-4747 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-2007-4747?

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-2007-4747 published?

CVE-2007-4747 was published on 2007-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-4747

CVE-2007-4747 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cisco Video Surveillance Ip Gateway Encoder Decoder 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: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Cisco Video Surveillance Ip Gateway Encoder Decoder
Published: 2007-09-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The telnet service in 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 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to perform administrative actions, aka CSCsj31729.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4747?: The telnet service in 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 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to perform administrative actions, aka CSCsj31729.
How severe is CVE-2007-4747?: CVE-2007-4747 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-4747 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-4747?: CVE-2007-4747 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-2007-4747?: 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-2007-4747 published?: CVE-2007-4747 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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