How severe is CVE-2007-6479?

CVE-2007-6479 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-6479 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-6479?

CVE-2007-6479 affects Dokeos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6479?

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

When was CVE-2007-6479 published?

CVE-2007-6479 was published on 2007-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-6479

CVE-2007-6479 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dokeos 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: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Dokeos
Published: 2007-12-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the "My productions" component for main/auth/profile.php (aka the "My profile" page) in Dokeos 1.8.4 allows remote authenticated users to upload and execute arbitrary PHP files via a filename with a double extension, which can then be accessed through a URI under main/upload/users/.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6479?: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the "My productions" component for main/auth/profile.php (aka the "My profile" page) in Dokeos 1.8.4 allows remote authenticated users to upload and execute arbitrary PHP files via a filename with a double extension, which can then be accessed through a URI under main/upload/users/.
How severe is CVE-2007-6479?: CVE-2007-6479 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-6479 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-6479?: CVE-2007-6479 affects Dokeos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6479?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-6479 published?: CVE-2007-6479 was published on 2007-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dokeos:dokeos:1.8.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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