How severe is CVE-2007-6683?

CVE-2007-6683 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-6683 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-6683?

CVE-2007-6683 affects Videolan Vlc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6683?

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

When was CVE-2007-6683 published?

CVE-2007-6683 was published on 2008-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-6683

CVE-2007-6683 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Videolan Vlc 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Videolan Vlc
Published: 2008-01-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The browser plugin in VideoLAN VLC 0.8.6d allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via (1) the :demuxdump-file option in a filename in a playlist, or (2) a EXTVLCOPT statement in an MP3 file, possibly an argument injection vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6683?: The browser plugin in VideoLAN VLC 0.8.6d allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via (1) the :demuxdump-file option in a filename in a playlist, or (2) a EXTVLCOPT statement in an MP3 file, possibly an argument injection vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2007-6683?: CVE-2007-6683 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-6683 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-6683?: CVE-2007-6683 affects Videolan Vlc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6683?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-6683 published?: CVE-2007-6683 was published on 2008-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:videolan:vlc:0.8.6d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*