How severe is CVE-2007-6271?

CVE-2007-6271 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-6271 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-6271?

CVE-2007-6271 affects Xigla Absolute News Manager.net. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6271?

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

When was CVE-2007-6271 published?

CVE-2007-6271 was published on 2007-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-6271

CVE-2007-6271 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xigla Absolute News Manager.net with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Xigla Absolute News Manager.net
Published: 2007-12-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Absolute News Manager.NET 5.1 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to getpath.aspx, which reveals the installation path in an error message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6271?: Absolute News Manager.NET 5.1 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to getpath.aspx, which reveals the installation path in an error message.
How severe is CVE-2007-6271?: CVE-2007-6271 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-6271 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-6271?: CVE-2007-6271 affects Xigla Absolute News Manager.net. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6271?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-6271 published?: CVE-2007-6271 was published on 2007-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:xigla:absolute_news_manager.net:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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