How severe is CVE-2007-5827?

CVE-2007-5827 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2007-5827 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5827?

CVE-2007-5827 affects Iscsitarget. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5827?

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

When was CVE-2007-5827 published?

CVE-2007-5827 was published on 2007-11-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5827

CVE-2007-5827 is a low-severity vulnerability in Iscsitarget 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% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Iscsitarget
Published: 2007-11-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

iSCSI Enterprise Target (iscsitarget) 0.4.15 uses weak permissions for /etc/ietd.conf, which allows local users to obtain passwords.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5827?: iSCSI Enterprise Target (iscsitarget) 0.4.15 uses weak permissions for /etc/ietd.conf, which allows local users to obtain passwords.
How severe is CVE-2007-5827?: CVE-2007-5827 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2007-5827 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5827?: CVE-2007-5827 affects Iscsitarget. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5827?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-5827 published?: CVE-2007-5827 was published on 2007-11-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:iscsitarget:iscsitarget:0.4.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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