How severe is CVE-2007-6480?

CVE-2007-6480 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.4, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-6480 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-2007-6480?

CVE-2007-6480 primarily affects Sun Management+center. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6480?

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-2007-6480 published?

CVE-2007-6480 was published on 2007-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-6480

CVE-2007-6480 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sun Management+center with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sun Management+center
Published: 2007-12-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Oracle database component in Sun Management Center (Sun MC) 3.6.1, 3.6, and 3.5 Update 1 has a default account, which allows remote attackers to obtain database access and execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6480?: The Oracle database component in Sun Management Center (Sun MC) 3.6.1, 3.6, and 3.5 Update 1 has a default account, which allows remote attackers to obtain database access and execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2007-6480?: CVE-2007-6480 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.4, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-6480 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-2007-6480?: CVE-2007-6480 primarily affects Sun Management+center. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6480?: 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-2007-6480 published?: CVE-2007-6480 was published on 2007-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:management\+center:3.5_update_1:*:sparc:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:management\+center:3.6:*:sparc:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:management\+center:3.6.1:*:sparc:*:*:*:*:*

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