How severe is CVE-2007-5085?

CVE-2007-5085 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-5085 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5085?

CVE-2007-5085 primarily affects Apache Geronimo. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5085?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-5085 published?

CVE-2007-5085 was published on 2007-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5085

CVE-2007-5085 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Geronimo with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Apache Geronimo
Published: 2007-09-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the management EJB (MEJB) in Apache Geronimo before 2.0.2 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and obtain "access to Geronimo internals" via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5085?: Unspecified vulnerability in the management EJB (MEJB) in Apache Geronimo before 2.0.2 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and obtain "access to Geronimo internals" via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2007-5085?: CVE-2007-5085 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-5085 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5085?: CVE-2007-5085 primarily affects Apache Geronimo. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5085?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-5085 published?: CVE-2007-5085 was published on 2007-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:geronimo:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:geronimo:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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