How severe is CVE-2007-5944?

CVE-2007-5944 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-5944 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-2007-5944?

CVE-2007-5944 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Application Server. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5944?

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

When was CVE-2007-5944 published?

CVE-2007-5944 was published on 2007-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5944

CVE-2007-5944 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Application Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Application Server
Published: 2007-11-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Servlet Engine / Web Container in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 5.1.1.4 through 5.1.1.16 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Expect HTTP header. NOTE: this might be the same issue as CVE-2006-3918, but there are insufficient details to be sure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5944?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Servlet Engine / Web Container in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 5.1.1.4 through 5.1.1.16 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Expect HTTP header. NOTE: this might be the same issue as CVE-2006-3918, but there are insufficient details to be sure.
How severe is CVE-2007-5944?: CVE-2007-5944 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-5944 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-2007-5944?: CVE-2007-5944 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Application Server. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5944?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-5944 published?: CVE-2007-5944 was published on 2007-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.1.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.1.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.1.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.1.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.1.1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.1.1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.1.1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.1.1.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.1.1.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.1.1.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.1.1.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.1.1.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.1.1.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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