CVE-2007-5988
CVE-2007-5988 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bti-tracker with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-255.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-255
- Affected product: Bti-tracker
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
blocks/shoutbox_block.php in BtiTracker 1.4.4 does not verify user accounts, which allows remote attackers to post shoutbox entries as arbitrary users via a modified nick field.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-5988?
- blocks/shoutbox_block.php in BtiTracker 1.4.4 does not verify user accounts, which allows remote attackers to post shoutbox entries as arbitrary users via a modified nick field.
- How severe is CVE-2007-5988?
- CVE-2007-5988 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2007-5988 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-5988?
- CVE-2007-5988 affects Bti-tracker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-5988?
- 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-2007-5988 published?
- CVE-2007-5988 was published on 2007-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/42216
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27550
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=552477
- http://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=1764809&group_id=146822&atid=766508
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26551
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38417
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:bti-tracker:bti-tracker:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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