How severe is CVE-2007-6493?

CVE-2007-6493 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-6493 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-6493?

CVE-2007-6493 affects Imesh.com Imesh. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6493?

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-2007-6493 published?

CVE-2007-6493 was published on 2007-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-6493

CVE-2007-6493 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Imesh.com Imesh with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Imesh.com Imesh
Published: 2007-12-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The IMWeb.IMWebControl.1 ActiveX control in IMWeb.dll 7.0.0.x, and possibly IMWebControl.dll, in iMesh 7.1.0.x and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a certain argument to the SetHandler method.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6493?: The IMWeb.IMWebControl.1 ActiveX control in IMWeb.dll 7.0.0.x, and possibly IMWebControl.dll, in iMesh 7.1.0.x and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a certain argument to the SetHandler method.
How severe is CVE-2007-6493?: CVE-2007-6493 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-6493 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-6493?: CVE-2007-6493 affects Imesh.com Imesh. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6493?: 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-2007-6493 published?: CVE-2007-6493 was published on 2007-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:imesh.com:imesh:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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