How severe is CVE-2007-6244?

CVE-2007-6244 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-6244 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-6244?

CVE-2007-6244 primarily affects Adobe Flash Player. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6244?

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

When was CVE-2007-6244 published?

CVE-2007-6244 was published on 2007-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-6244

CVE-2007-6244 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Adobe Flash Player
Published: 2007-12-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player 9.x up to 9.0.48.0 and 8.x up to 8.0.35.0 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) a SWF file that uses the asfunction: protocol or (2) the navigateToURL function when used with the Flash Player ActiveX Control in Internet Explorer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6244?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player 9.x up to 9.0.48.0 and 8.x up to 8.0.35.0 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) a SWF file that uses the asfunction: protocol or (2) the navigateToURL function when used with the Flash Player ActiveX Control in Internet Explorer.
How severe is CVE-2007-6244?: CVE-2007-6244 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-6244 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-6244?: CVE-2007-6244 primarily affects Adobe Flash Player. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6244?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-6244 published?: CVE-2007-6244 was published on 2007-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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