CVE-2007-5795

CVE-2007-5795 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnu Emacs with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The hack-local-variables function in Emacs before 22.2, when enable-local-variables is set to :safe, does not properly search lists of unsafe or risky variables, which might allow user-assisted attackers to bypass intended restrictions and modify critical program variables via a file containing a Local variables declaration.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5795?
The hack-local-variables function in Emacs before 22.2, when enable-local-variables is set to :safe, does not properly search lists of unsafe or risky variables, which might allow user-assisted attackers to bypass intended restrictions and modify critical program variables via a file containing a Local variables declaration.
How severe is CVE-2007-5795?
CVE-2007-5795 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-5795 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5795?
CVE-2007-5795 affects Gnu Emacs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5795?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-5795 published?
CVE-2007-5795 was published on 2007-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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