How severe is CVE-2007-6596?

CVE-2007-6596 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-6596 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-6596?

CVE-2007-6596 affects Clam Anti-virus Clamav. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6596?

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

When was CVE-2007-6596 published?

CVE-2007-6596 was published on 2007-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-6596

CVE-2007-6596 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Clam Anti-virus Clamav with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Clam Anti-virus Clamav
Published: 2007-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

ClamAV 0.92 does not recognize Base64 UUEncoded archives, which allows remote attackers to bypass the scanner via a Base64-UUEncoded file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6596?: ClamAV 0.92 does not recognize Base64 UUEncoded archives, which allows remote attackers to bypass the scanner via a Base64-UUEncoded file.
How severe is CVE-2007-6596?: CVE-2007-6596 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-6596 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-6596?: CVE-2007-6596 affects Clam Anti-virus Clamav. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6596?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-6596 published?: CVE-2007-6596 was published on 2007-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:clam_anti-virus:clamav:0.92:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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