How severe is CVE-2007-6331?

CVE-2007-6331 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-6331 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 30% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-6331?

CVE-2007-6331 primarily affects Hp Info Center. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6331?

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-2007-6331 published?

CVE-2007-6331 was published on 2007-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-6331

CVE-2007-6331 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hp Info Center with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 30% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 30% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Hp Info Center
Published: 2007-12-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in the HPInfoDLL.HPInfo.1 ActiveX control in HPInfoDLL.dll 1.0, as shipped with HP Info Center (hpinfocenter.exe) 1.0.1.1 in HP Quick Launch Button (QLBCTRL.exe, aka QLB) 6.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via the first argument to the LaunchApp method. NOTE: only a user-assisted attack is possible on Windows Vista.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6331?: Absolute path traversal vulnerability in the HPInfoDLL.HPInfo.1 ActiveX control in HPInfoDLL.dll 1.0, as shipped with HP Info Center (hpinfocenter.exe) 1.0.1.1 in HP Quick Launch Button (QLBCTRL.exe, aka QLB) 6.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via the first argument to the LaunchApp method. NOTE: only a user-assisted attack is possible on Windows Vista.
How severe is CVE-2007-6331?: CVE-2007-6331 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-6331 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 30% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-6331?: CVE-2007-6331 primarily affects Hp Info Center. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6331?: 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-2007-6331 published?: CVE-2007-6331 was published on 2007-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:info_center:1.0.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:quick_launch_button:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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