How severe is CVE-2007-5657?

CVE-2007-5657 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-5657 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5657?

CVE-2007-5657 primarily affects Tibco Rtworks. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5657?

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

When was CVE-2007-5657 published?

CVE-2007-5657 was published on 2008-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5657

CVE-2007-5657 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Tibco Rtworks with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Tibco Rtworks
Published: 2008-01-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

TIBCO SmartSockets RTserver 6.8.0 and earlier, RTworks before 4.0.4, and Enterprise Message Service (EMS) 4.0.0 through 4.4.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted requests containing values that are used as pointer offsets.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5657?: TIBCO SmartSockets RTserver 6.8.0 and earlier, RTworks before 4.0.4, and Enterprise Message Service (EMS) 4.0.0 through 4.4.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted requests containing values that are used as pointer offsets.
How severe is CVE-2007-5657?: CVE-2007-5657 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-5657 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5657?: CVE-2007-5657 primarily affects Tibco Rtworks. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5657?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-5657 published?: CVE-2007-5657 was published on 2008-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:tibco:rtworks:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tibco:smartsockets_rtserver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tibco:enterprise_message_service:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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