How severe is CVE-2007-5819?

CVE-2007-5819 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2007-5819 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5819?

CVE-2007-5819 affects Ibm Tivoli Continuous Data Protection For Files. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5819?

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

When was CVE-2007-5819 published?

CVE-2007-5819 was published on 2007-11-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5819

CVE-2007-5819 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Tivoli Continuous Data Protection For Files with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Tivoli Continuous Data Protection For Files
Published: 2007-11-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

IBM Tivoli Continuous Data Protection for Files (CDP) 3.1.0 uses weak permissions (unrestricted write) for the Central Admin Global download directory, which allows local users to place arbitrary files into a location used for updating CDP clients.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5819?: IBM Tivoli Continuous Data Protection for Files (CDP) 3.1.0 uses weak permissions (unrestricted write) for the Central Admin Global download directory, which allows local users to place arbitrary files into a location used for updating CDP clients.
How severe is CVE-2007-5819?: CVE-2007-5819 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2007-5819 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5819?: CVE-2007-5819 affects Ibm Tivoli Continuous Data Protection For Files. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5819?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-5819 published?: CVE-2007-5819 was published on 2007-11-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_continuous_data_protection_for_files:3.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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