How severe is CVE-2007-5281?

CVE-2007-5281 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-5281 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5281?

CVE-2007-5281 primarily affects Hitachi Ucosminexus Application Server Enterprise. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5281?

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

When was CVE-2007-5281 published?

CVE-2007-5281 was published on 2007-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5281

CVE-2007-5281 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hitachi Ucosminexus Application Server Enterprise 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Hitachi Ucosminexus Application Server Enterprise
Published: 2007-10-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Java Secure Socket Extension (JSSE) in the Hitachi Cosminexus Developer's Kit for Java in various Hitachi Cosminexus 7.5 products before 07-50-01, when using JSSE for SSL/TLS support, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via certain SSL/TLS handshake requests. NOTE: this may be the same as CVE-2007-3698.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5281?: The Java Secure Socket Extension (JSSE) in the Hitachi Cosminexus Developer's Kit for Java in various Hitachi Cosminexus 7.5 products before 07-50-01, when using JSSE for SSL/TLS support, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via certain SSL/TLS handshake requests. NOTE: this may be the same as CVE-2007-3698.
How severe is CVE-2007-5281?: CVE-2007-5281 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-5281 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5281?: CVE-2007-5281 primarily affects Hitachi Ucosminexus Application Server Enterprise. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5281?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-5281 published?: CVE-2007-5281 was published on 2007-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:hitachi:ucosminexus_application_server_enterprise:07_50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hitachi:ucosminexus_application_server_standard:7_50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hitachi:ucosminexus_client:07_50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hitachi:ucosminexus_developer_professional:07_50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hitachi:ucosminexus_developer_standard:07_50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hitachi:ucosminexus_operator:07_50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hitachi:ucosminexus_service_architect:7_50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hitachi:ucosminexus_service_platform:7_50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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