How severe is CVE-2007-5265?

CVE-2007-5265 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-5265 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5265?

CVE-2007-5265 affects Dawnoftime Dawn Of Time. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5265?

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-2007-5265 published?

CVE-2007-5265 was published on 2007-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5265

CVE-2007-5265 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dawnoftime Dawn Of Time with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-134.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-134
Affected product: Dawnoftime Dawn Of Time
Published: 2007-10-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in websrv.cpp in Dawn of Time 1.69s beta4 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the (1) username or (2) password fields when accessing certain "restricted zones", which are not properly handled by the (a) processWebHeader and (b) filterWebRequest functions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5265?: Multiple format string vulnerabilities in websrv.cpp in Dawn of Time 1.69s beta4 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the (1) username or (2) password fields when accessing certain "restricted zones", which are not properly handled by the (a) processWebHeader and (b) filterWebRequest functions.
How severe is CVE-2007-5265?: CVE-2007-5265 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-5265 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5265?: CVE-2007-5265 affects Dawnoftime Dawn Of Time. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5265?: 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-2007-5265 published?: CVE-2007-5265 was published on 2007-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dawnoftime:dawn_of_time:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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