How severe is CVE-2007-6278?

CVE-2007-6278 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-6278 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-6278?

CVE-2007-6278 affects Flac Libflac. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6278?

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-2007-6278 published?

CVE-2007-6278 was published on 2007-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-6278

CVE-2007-6278 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Flac Libflac 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Flac Libflac
Published: 2007-12-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Free Lossless Audio Codec (FLAC) libFLAC before 1.2.1 allows user-assisted remote attackers to force a client to download arbitrary files via the MIME-Type URL flag (-->) for the FLAC image file in a crafted .FLAC file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6278?: Free Lossless Audio Codec (FLAC) libFLAC before 1.2.1 allows user-assisted remote attackers to force a client to download arbitrary files via the MIME-Type URL flag (-->) for the FLAC image file in a crafted .FLAC file.
How severe is CVE-2007-6278?: CVE-2007-6278 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-6278 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-6278?: CVE-2007-6278 affects Flac Libflac. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6278?: 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-2007-6278 published?: CVE-2007-6278 was published on 2007-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:flac:libflac:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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