How severe is CVE-2007-5108?

CVE-2007-5108 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-5108 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5108?

CVE-2007-5108 affects Ask.com Ask Toolbar. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5108?

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-2007-5108 published?

CVE-2007-5108 was published on 2007-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5108

CVE-2007-5108 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ask.com Ask Toolbar 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.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ask.com Ask Toolbar
Published: 2007-09-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in IAC Search & Media ask.com toolbar has unknown impact and remote attack vectors. NOTE: this information is based upon a vague advisory by a vulnerability information sales organization that does not coordinate with vendors or release actionable advisories. A CVE has been assigned for tracking purposes, but duplicates with other CVEs are difficult to determine. NOTE: this might be the same issue as CVE-2007-5107.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5108?: Unspecified vulnerability in IAC Search & Media ask.com toolbar has unknown impact and remote attack vectors. NOTE: this information is based upon a vague advisory by a vulnerability information sales organization that does not coordinate with vendors or release actionable advisories. A CVE has been assigned for tracking purposes, but duplicates with other CVEs are difficult to determine. NOTE: this might be the same issue as CVE-2007-5107.
How severe is CVE-2007-5108?: CVE-2007-5108 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-5108 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5108?: CVE-2007-5108 affects Ask.com Ask Toolbar. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5108?: 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-2007-5108 published?: CVE-2007-5108 was published on 2007-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ask.com:ask_toolbar:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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