How severe is CVE-2007-6494?

CVE-2007-6494 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-6494 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-6494?

CVE-2007-6494 affects Hosting Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6494?

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-2007-6494 published?

CVE-2007-6494 was published on 2007-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-6494

CVE-2007-6494 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hosting Controller with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Hosting Controller
Published: 2007-12-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Hosting Controller 6.1 Hot fix 3.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain login access via a request to hosting/addreseller.asp with a username in the reseller parameter, followed by a request to AdminSettings/displays.asp with the DecideAction and ChangeSkin parameters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6494?: Hosting Controller 6.1 Hot fix 3.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain login access via a request to hosting/addreseller.asp with a username in the reseller parameter, followed by a request to AdminSettings/displays.asp with the DecideAction and ChangeSkin parameters.
How severe is CVE-2007-6494?: CVE-2007-6494 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-6494 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-6494?: CVE-2007-6494 affects Hosting Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6494?: 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-2007-6494 published?: CVE-2007-6494 was published on 2007-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hosting_controller:hosting_controller:6.1_hotfix_3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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