How severe is CVE-2007-5956?

CVE-2007-5956 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-5956 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5956?

CVE-2007-5956 affects Ibm Informix Dynamic Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5956?

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-2007-5956 published?

CVE-2007-5956 was published on 2007-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5956

CVE-2007-5956 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Informix Dynamic Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Ibm Informix Dynamic Server
Published: 2007-11-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) before 10.00.xC7W1 allows local users to gain privileges by referencing modified NLS message files through directory traversal sequences in the DBLANG environment variable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5956?: Directory traversal vulnerability in IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) before 10.00.xC7W1 allows local users to gain privileges by referencing modified NLS message files through directory traversal sequences in the DBLANG environment variable.
How severe is CVE-2007-5956?: CVE-2007-5956 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-5956 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5956?: CVE-2007-5956 affects Ibm Informix Dynamic Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5956?: 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-2007-5956 published?: CVE-2007-5956 was published on 2007-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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