How severe is CVE-2007-5124?

CVE-2007-5124 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-5124 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5124?

CVE-2007-5124 affects Aol Instant Messenger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5124?

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

When was CVE-2007-5124 published?

CVE-2007-5124 was published on 2007-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5124

CVE-2007-5124 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Aol Instant Messenger with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Aol Instant Messenger
Published: 2007-09-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The embedded Internet Explorer server control in AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 6.5.3.12 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified web script or HTML in an instant message, related to AIM's filtering of "specific tags and attributes" and the lack of Local Machine Zone lockdown. NOTE: this issue reportedly exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2007-4901.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5124?: The embedded Internet Explorer server control in AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 6.5.3.12 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified web script or HTML in an instant message, related to AIM's filtering of "specific tags and attributes" and the lack of Local Machine Zone lockdown. NOTE: this issue reportedly exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2007-4901.
How severe is CVE-2007-5124?: CVE-2007-5124 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-5124 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5124?: CVE-2007-5124 affects Aol Instant Messenger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5124?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-5124 published?: CVE-2007-5124 was published on 2007-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:aol:instant_messenger:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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