How severe is CVE-2007-5593?

CVE-2007-5593 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-5593 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-2007-5593?

CVE-2007-5593 primarily affects Drupal. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5593?

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

When was CVE-2007-5593 published?

CVE-2007-5593 was published on 2007-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5593

CVE-2007-5593 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Drupal with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Drupal
Published: 2007-10-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

install.php in Drupal 5.x before 5.3, when the configured database server is not reachable, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors that cause settings.php to be modified.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5593?: install.php in Drupal 5.x before 5.3, when the configured database server is not reachable, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors that cause settings.php to be modified.
How severe is CVE-2007-5593?: CVE-2007-5593 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-5593 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-2007-5593?: CVE-2007-5593 primarily affects Drupal. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5593?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-5593 published?: CVE-2007-5593 was published on 2007-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:drupal:drupal:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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