How severe is CVE-2007-5172?

CVE-2007-5172 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-5172 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5172?

CVE-2007-5172 affects Quicksilver Forums. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5172?

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

When was CVE-2007-5172 published?

CVE-2007-5172 was published on 2007-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5172

CVE-2007-5172 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Quicksilver Forums 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Quicksilver Forums
Published: 2007-10-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Quicksilver Forums before 1.4.1 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by causing unspecified connection errors, which reveals the database password in the resulting error message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5172?: Quicksilver Forums before 1.4.1 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by causing unspecified connection errors, which reveals the database password in the resulting error message.
How severe is CVE-2007-5172?: CVE-2007-5172 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-5172 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5172?: CVE-2007-5172 affects Quicksilver Forums. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5172?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-5172 published?: CVE-2007-5172 was published on 2007-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:quicksilver_forums:quicksilver_forums:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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