How severe is CVE-2007-5714?

CVE-2007-5714 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-5714 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5714?

CVE-2007-5714 affects Gentoo Mldonkey Ebuild. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5714?

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

When was CVE-2007-5714 published?

CVE-2007-5714 was published on 2007-10-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5714

CVE-2007-5714 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gentoo Mldonkey Ebuild 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Gentoo Mldonkey Ebuild
Published: 2007-10-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Gentoo ebuild of MLDonkey before 2.9.0-r3 has a p2p user account with an empty default password and valid login shell, which might allow remote attackers to obtain login access and execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5714?: The Gentoo ebuild of MLDonkey before 2.9.0-r3 has a p2p user account with an empty default password and valid login shell, which might allow remote attackers to obtain login access and execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2007-5714?: CVE-2007-5714 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-5714 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5714?: CVE-2007-5714 affects Gentoo Mldonkey Ebuild. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5714?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-5714 published?: CVE-2007-5714 was published on 2007-10-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gentoo:mldonkey_ebuild:*:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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