How severe is CVE-2007-6273?

CVE-2007-6273 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-6273 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-6273?

CVE-2007-6273 primarily affects Sonicwall Global Vpn Client. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6273?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2007-6273 published?

CVE-2007-6273 was published on 2007-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-6273

CVE-2007-6273 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sonicwall Global Vpn Client with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-134.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-134
Affected product: Sonicwall Global Vpn Client
Published: 2007-12-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in the configuration file in SonicWALL GLobal VPN Client 3.1.556 and 4.0.0.810 allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the (1) Hostname tag or the (2) name attribute in the Connection tag. NOTE: there might not be any realistic circumstances in which this issue crosses privilege boundaries.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6273?: Multiple format string vulnerabilities in the configuration file in SonicWALL GLobal VPN Client 3.1.556 and 4.0.0.810 allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the (1) Hostname tag or the (2) name attribute in the Connection tag. NOTE: there might not be any realistic circumstances in which this issue crosses privilege boundaries.
How severe is CVE-2007-6273?: CVE-2007-6273 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-6273 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-6273?: CVE-2007-6273 primarily affects Sonicwall Global Vpn Client. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6273?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-6273 published?: CVE-2007-6273 was published on 2007-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:sonicwall:global_vpn_client:3.1.556:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sonicwall:global_vpn_client:4.0.0.810:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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