How severe is CVE-2007-6420?

CVE-2007-6420 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-6420 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-6420?

CVE-2007-6420 primarily affects Apache Http Server. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6420?

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

When was CVE-2007-6420 published?

CVE-2007-6420 was published on 2008-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-6420

CVE-2007-6420 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Http Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Apache Http Server
Published: 2008-01-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the balancer-manager in mod_proxy_balancer for Apache HTTP Server 2.2.x allows remote attackers to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6420?: Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the balancer-manager in mod_proxy_balancer for Apache HTTP Server 2.2.x allows remote attackers to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2007-6420?: CVE-2007-6420 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-6420 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-6420?: CVE-2007-6420 primarily affects Apache Http Server. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6420?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-6420 published?: CVE-2007-6420 was published on 2008-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:2.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:2.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:2.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:2.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:2.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:2.2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:6.06:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:7.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:8.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Threat intelligence

Threat-intel indicators referencing this CVE:

222.99.52.202 (ipv4-addr)
218.4.156.254 (ipv4-addr)
41.224.62.206 (ipv4-addr)
171.100.156.38 (ipv4-addr)