How severe is CVE-2007-5486?

CVE-2007-5486 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-5486 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5486?

CVE-2007-5486 affects Dotproject. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5486?

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

When was CVE-2007-5486 published?

CVE-2007-5486 was published on 2007-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5486

CVE-2007-5486 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dotproject with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Dotproject
Published: 2007-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

dotProject before 2.1 does not properly check privileges when invoking the Companies module, which allows remote attackers to access this module via a crafted URL. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5486?: dotProject before 2.1 does not properly check privileges when invoking the Companies module, which allows remote attackers to access this module via a crafted URL. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2007-5486?: CVE-2007-5486 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-5486 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5486?: CVE-2007-5486 affects Dotproject. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5486?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-5486 published?: CVE-2007-5486 was published on 2007-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dotproject:dotproject:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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