How severe is CVE-2007-5743?

CVE-2007-5743 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2007-5743 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5743?

CVE-2007-5743 primarily affects Viewvc. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5743?

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

When was CVE-2007-5743 published?

CVE-2007-5743 was published on 2019-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5743

CVE-2007-5743 is a high-severity vulnerability in Viewvc with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Viewvc
Published: 2019-11-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

viewvc 1.0.3 allows improper access control to files in a repository when using the "forbidden" configuration option.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5743?: viewvc 1.0.3 allows improper access control to files in a repository when using the "forbidden" configuration option.
How severe is CVE-2007-5743?: CVE-2007-5743 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2007-5743 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5743?: CVE-2007-5743 primarily affects Viewvc. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5743?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-5743 published?: CVE-2007-5743 was published on 2019-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:viewvc:viewvc:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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