How severe is CVE-2007-6689?

CVE-2007-6689 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-6689 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-6689?

CVE-2007-6689 affects Menalto Gallery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6689?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2007-6689 published?

CVE-2007-6689 was published on 2008-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-6689

CVE-2007-6689 is a high-severity vulnerability in Menalto Gallery with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Menalto Gallery
Published: 2008-01-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Menalto Gallery before 2.2.4 does not properly check for malicious file extensions during file uploads, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) Core application or (2) MIME module.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6689?: Menalto Gallery before 2.2.4 does not properly check for malicious file extensions during file uploads, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) Core application or (2) MIME module.
How severe is CVE-2007-6689?: CVE-2007-6689 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-6689 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-6689?: CVE-2007-6689 affects Menalto Gallery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6689?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-6689 published?: CVE-2007-6689 was published on 2008-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:menalto:gallery:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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