CVE-2007-6610

CVE-2007-6610 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Debian Unp 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.

Key facts

Description

unp 1.0.12, and other versions before 1.0.14, does not properly escape file names, which might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a filename argument. NOTE: this might only be a vulnerability when unp is invoked by a third party product.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6610?
unp 1.0.12, and other versions before 1.0.14, does not properly escape file names, which might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a filename argument. NOTE: this might only be a vulnerability when unp is invoked by a third party product.
How severe is CVE-2007-6610?
CVE-2007-6610 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-6610 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-2007-6610?
CVE-2007-6610 affects Debian Unp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6610?
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-2007-6610 published?
CVE-2007-6610 was published on 2008-01-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)