How severe is CVE-2007-6294?

CVE-2007-6294 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-6294 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-6294?

CVE-2007-6294 affects Ibm Hardware Management Console. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6294?

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

When was CVE-2007-6294 published?

CVE-2007-6294 was published on 2007-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-6294

CVE-2007-6294 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Hardware Management Console with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Hardware Management Console
Published: 2007-12-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in IBM Hardware Management Console (HMC) 3 R3.7 allow attackers to gain privileges via "some HMC commands."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6294?: Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in IBM Hardware Management Console (HMC) 3 R3.7 allow attackers to gain privileges via "some HMC commands."
How severe is CVE-2007-6294?: CVE-2007-6294 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-6294 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-6294?: CVE-2007-6294 affects Ibm Hardware Management Console. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6294?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-6294 published?: CVE-2007-6294 was published on 2007-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:hardware_management_console:3.3.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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