How severe is CVE-2007-6328?

CVE-2007-6328 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-6328 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-6328?

CVE-2007-6328 affects Dosbox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6328?

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

When was CVE-2007-6328 published?

CVE-2007-6328 was published on 2007-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-6328

CVE-2007-6328 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dosbox with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Dosbox
Published: 2007-12-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

DOSBox 0.72 and earlier allows local users to obtain access to the filesystem on the host operating system via the mount command. NOTE: the researcher reports a vendor response stating that this is not a security problem

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6328?: DOSBox 0.72 and earlier allows local users to obtain access to the filesystem on the host operating system via the mount command. NOTE: the researcher reports a vendor response stating that this is not a security problem
How severe is CVE-2007-6328?: CVE-2007-6328 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-6328 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-6328?: CVE-2007-6328 affects Dosbox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6328?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-6328 published?: CVE-2007-6328 was published on 2007-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dosbox:dosbox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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