How severe is CVE-2007-5208?

CVE-2007-5208 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-5208 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 67% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5208?

CVE-2007-5208 primarily affects Hp Linux Imaging And Printing Project. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5208?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2007-5208 published?

CVE-2007-5208 was published on 2007-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5208

CVE-2007-5208 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Linux Imaging And Printing Project with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 67% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 67% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Hp Linux Imaging And Printing Project
Published: 2007-10-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

hpssd in Hewlett-Packard Linux Imaging and Printing Project (hplip) 1.x and 2.x before 2.7.10 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a from address, which is not properly handled when invoking sendmail.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5208?: hpssd in Hewlett-Packard Linux Imaging and Printing Project (hplip) 1.x and 2.x before 2.7.10 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a from address, which is not properly handled when invoking sendmail.
How severe is CVE-2007-5208?: CVE-2007-5208 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-5208 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 67% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5208?: CVE-2007-5208 primarily affects Hp Linux Imaging And Printing Project. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5208?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-5208 published?: CVE-2007-5208 was published on 2007-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:linux_imaging_and_printing_project:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:linux_imaging_and_printing_project:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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