How severe is CVE-2007-6495?

CVE-2007-6495 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-6495 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-6495?

CVE-2007-6495 affects Hosting Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6495?

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

When was CVE-2007-6495 published?

CVE-2007-6495 was published on 2007-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-6495

CVE-2007-6495 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hosting Controller with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. 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 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Hosting Controller
Published: 2007-12-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

inc_newuser.asp in Hosting Controller 6.1 Hot fix 3.3 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to change the permissions of directories named (1) db, (2) www, (3) Special, and (4) log at arbitrary locations under the web root via a modified Dirroot parameter in an AddUser action to accounts/AccountActions.asp. NOTE: this can be leveraged for remote code execution by changing the permissions of \Forum\db, which is configured for execution of ASP scripts with administrative privileges, and then uploading a script to \Forum\db.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6495?: inc_newuser.asp in Hosting Controller 6.1 Hot fix 3.3 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to change the permissions of directories named (1) db, (2) www, (3) Special, and (4) log at arbitrary locations under the web root via a modified Dirroot parameter in an AddUser action to accounts/AccountActions.asp. NOTE: this can be leveraged for remote code execution by changing the permissions of \Forum\db, which is configured for execution of ASP scripts with administrative privileges, and then uploading a script to \Forum\db.
How severe is CVE-2007-6495?: CVE-2007-6495 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-6495 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-6495?: CVE-2007-6495 affects Hosting Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6495?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-6495 published?: CVE-2007-6495 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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