How severe is CVE-2007-5686?

CVE-2007-5686 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-5686 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5686?

CVE-2007-5686 affects Rpath Rpath Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5686?

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

When was CVE-2007-5686 published?

CVE-2007-5686 was published on 2007-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5686

CVE-2007-5686 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rpath Rpath Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9. 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 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Rpath Rpath Linux
Published: 2007-10-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

initscripts in rPath Linux 1 sets insecure permissions for the /var/log/btmp file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information regarding authentication attempts. NOTE: because sshd detects the insecure permissions and does not log certain events, this also prevents sshd from logging failed authentication attempts by remote attackers.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5686?: initscripts in rPath Linux 1 sets insecure permissions for the /var/log/btmp file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information regarding authentication attempts. NOTE: because sshd detects the insecure permissions and does not log certain events, this also prevents sshd from logging failed authentication attempts by remote attackers.
How severe is CVE-2007-5686?: CVE-2007-5686 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-5686 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5686?: CVE-2007-5686 affects Rpath Rpath Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5686?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-5686 published?: CVE-2007-5686 was published on 2007-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:rpath:rpath_linux:1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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