How severe is CVE-2007-5979?

CVE-2007-5979 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-5979 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5979?

CVE-2007-5979 primarily affects F5 Firepass 4100. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5979?

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

When was CVE-2007-5979 published?

CVE-2007-5979 was published on 2007-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5979

CVE-2007-5979 is a medium-severity vulnerability in F5 Firepass 4100 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: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: F5 Firepass 4100
Published: 2007-11-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in download_plugin.php3 in F5 Firepass 4100 SSL VPN 5.4 through 5.5.2 and 6.0 through 6.0.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the backurl parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5979?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in download_plugin.php3 in F5 Firepass 4100 SSL VPN 5.4 through 5.5.2 and 6.0 through 6.0.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the backurl parameter.
How severe is CVE-2007-5979?: CVE-2007-5979 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-5979 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5979?: CVE-2007-5979 primarily affects F5 Firepass 4100. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5979?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-5979 published?: CVE-2007-5979 was published on 2007-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (14)

cpe:2.3:h:f5:firepass_4100:5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:f5:firepass_4100:5.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:f5:firepass_4100:5.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:f5:firepass_4100:5.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:f5:firepass_4100:5.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:f5:firepass_4100:5.4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:f5:firepass_4100:5.4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:f5:firepass_4100:5.4.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:f5:firepass_4100:5.4.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:f5:firepass_4100:5.4.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:f5:firepass_4100:5.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:f5:firepass_4100:5.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:f5:firepass_4100:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:f5:firepass_4100:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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