How severe is CVE-2007-6690?

CVE-2007-6690 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-6690 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-6690?

CVE-2007-6690 affects Menalto Gallery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6690?

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-2007-6690 published?

CVE-2007-6690 was published on 2008-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-6690

CVE-2007-6690 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Menalto Gallery 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Menalto Gallery
Published: 2008-01-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Gallery Remote module in Menalto Gallery before 2.2.4 does not check permissions for unspecified GR commands, which has unknown impact and attack vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6690?: The Gallery Remote module in Menalto Gallery before 2.2.4 does not check permissions for unspecified GR commands, which has unknown impact and attack vectors.
How severe is CVE-2007-6690?: CVE-2007-6690 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-6690 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-6690?: CVE-2007-6690 affects Menalto Gallery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6690?: 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-2007-6690 published?: CVE-2007-6690 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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