How severe is CVE-2007-6415?

CVE-2007-6415 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-6415 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-6415?

CVE-2007-6415 primarily affects Debian Debian Linux. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6415?

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-2007-6415 published?

CVE-2007-6415 was published on 2008-01-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-6415

CVE-2007-6415 is a high-severity vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 8.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Debian Debian Linux
Published: 2008-01-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

scponly 4.6 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended restrictions and execute arbitrary code by invoking scp, as implemented by OpenSSH, with the -F and -o options.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6415?: scponly 4.6 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended restrictions and execute arbitrary code by invoking scp, as implemented by OpenSSH, with the -F and -o options.
How severe is CVE-2007-6415?: CVE-2007-6415 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-6415 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-6415?: CVE-2007-6415 primarily affects Debian Debian Linux. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6415?: 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-2007-6415 published?: CVE-2007-6415 was published on 2008-01-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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