How severe is CVE-2007-5383?

CVE-2007-5383 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-5383 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5383?

CVE-2007-5383 primarily affects Alcatel Speedtouch 7g Router. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5383?

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

When was CVE-2007-5383 published?

CVE-2007-5383 was published on 2007-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5383

CVE-2007-5383 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Alcatel Speedtouch 7g Router with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Alcatel Speedtouch 7g Router
Published: 2007-10-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Thomson/Alcatel SpeedTouch 7G router, as used for the BT Home Hub 6.2.6.B and earlier, allows remote attackers on an intranet to bypass authentication and gain administrative access via vectors including a '/' (slash) character at the end of the PATH_INFO to cgi/b, aka "double-slash auth bypass." NOTE: remote attackers outside the intranet can exploit this by leveraging a separate CSRF vulnerability. NOTE: SpeedTouch 780 might also be affected by some of these issues.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5383?: The Thomson/Alcatel SpeedTouch 7G router, as used for the BT Home Hub 6.2.6.B and earlier, allows remote attackers on an intranet to bypass authentication and gain administrative access via vectors including a '/' (slash) character at the end of the PATH_INFO to cgi/b, aka "double-slash auth bypass." NOTE: remote attackers outside the intranet can exploit this by leveraging a separate CSRF vulnerability. NOTE: SpeedTouch 780 might also be affected by some of these issues.
How severe is CVE-2007-5383?: CVE-2007-5383 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-5383 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5383?: CVE-2007-5383 primarily affects Alcatel Speedtouch 7g Router. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5383?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-5383 published?: CVE-2007-5383 was published on 2007-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:h:alcatel:speedtouch_7g_router:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:bt:home_hub:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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