How severe is CVE-2007-5579?

CVE-2007-5579 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-5579 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5579?

CVE-2007-5579 affects Pligg Pligg Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5579?

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

When was CVE-2007-5579 published?

CVE-2007-5579 was published on 2007-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5579

CVE-2007-5579 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pligg Pligg Cms with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Pligg Pligg Cms
Published: 2007-10-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

login.php in Pligg CMS 9.5 uses a guessable confirmation code when resetting a forgotten password, which allows remote attackers with knowledge of a username to reset that user's password by calculating the confirmationcode parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5579?: login.php in Pligg CMS 9.5 uses a guessable confirmation code when resetting a forgotten password, which allows remote attackers with knowledge of a username to reset that user's password by calculating the confirmationcode parameter.
How severe is CVE-2007-5579?: CVE-2007-5579 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-5579 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5579?: CVE-2007-5579 affects Pligg Pligg Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5579?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-5579 published?: CVE-2007-5579 was published on 2007-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pligg:pligg_cms:9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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