How severe is CVE-2007-5460?

CVE-2007-5460 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2007-5460 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5460?

CVE-2007-5460 affects Microsoft Windows Mobile. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5460?

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

When was CVE-2007-5460 published?

CVE-2007-5460 was published on 2007-10-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5460

CVE-2007-5460 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Mobile with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6. 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-327.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.6)
CVSS v2: 7.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-327
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Mobile
Published: 2007-10-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Microsoft ActiveSync 4.1, as used in Windows Mobile 5.0, uses weak encryption (XOR obfuscation with a fixed key) when sending the user's PIN/Password over the USB connection from the host to the device, which might make it easier for attackers to decode a PIN/Password obtained by (1) sniffing or (2) spoofing the docking process.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5460?: Microsoft ActiveSync 4.1, as used in Windows Mobile 5.0, uses weak encryption (XOR obfuscation with a fixed key) when sending the user's PIN/Password over the USB connection from the host to the device, which might make it easier for attackers to decode a PIN/Password obtained by (1) sniffing or (2) spoofing the docking process.
How severe is CVE-2007-5460?: CVE-2007-5460 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2007-5460 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5460?: CVE-2007-5460 affects Microsoft Windows Mobile. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5460?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-5460 published?: CVE-2007-5460 was published on 2007-10-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_mobile:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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