How severe is CVE-2007-5470?

CVE-2007-5470 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2007-5470 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5470?

CVE-2007-5470 affects Microsoft Expression Media. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5470?

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

When was CVE-2007-5470 published?

CVE-2007-5470 was published on 2007-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5470

CVE-2007-5470 is a low-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Expression Media with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Microsoft Expression Media
Published: 2007-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Microsoft Expression Media stores the catalog password in cleartext in the catalog IVC file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information and gain access to the catalog by reading the IVC file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5470?: Microsoft Expression Media stores the catalog password in cleartext in the catalog IVC file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information and gain access to the catalog by reading the IVC file.
How severe is CVE-2007-5470?: CVE-2007-5470 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2007-5470 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5470?: CVE-2007-5470 affects Microsoft Expression Media. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5470?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-5470 published?: CVE-2007-5470 was published on 2007-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:expression_media:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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