How severe is CVE-2007-6242?

CVE-2007-6242 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-6242 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 30% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-6242?

CVE-2007-6242 affects Adobe Flash Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6242?

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

When was CVE-2007-6242 published?

CVE-2007-6242 was published on 2007-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-6242

CVE-2007-6242 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 30% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 30% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Adobe Flash Player
Published: 2007-12-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player 9.0.48.0 and earlier might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, related to "input validation errors."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6242?: Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player 9.0.48.0 and earlier might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, related to "input validation errors."
How severe is CVE-2007-6242?: CVE-2007-6242 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-6242 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 30% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-6242?: CVE-2007-6242 affects Adobe Flash Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6242?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-6242 published?: CVE-2007-6242 was published on 2007-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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