How severe is CVE-2007-5666?

CVE-2007-5666 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-5666 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5666?

CVE-2007-5666 primarily affects Adobe Acrobat. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5666?

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

When was CVE-2007-5666 published?

CVE-2007-5666 was published on 2008-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5666

CVE-2007-5666 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2. 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 6.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Adobe Acrobat
Published: 2008-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 8.1.1 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a malicious Security Provider library in the reader's current working directory. NOTE: this issue might be subsumed by CVE-2008-0655.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5666?: Untrusted search path vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 8.1.1 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a malicious Security Provider library in the reader's current working directory. NOTE: this issue might be subsumed by CVE-2008-0655.
How severe is CVE-2007-5666?: CVE-2007-5666 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-5666 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5666?: CVE-2007-5666 primarily affects Adobe Acrobat. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5666?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-5666 published?: CVE-2007-5666 was published on 2008-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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