Is CVE-2007-1257 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2007-1257 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2007-1257 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2007-1257 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2007-1257?

CVE-2007-1257 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2007-1257

CWE-20Published: March 3, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Network Analysis Module (NAM) in Cisco Catalyst Series 6000, 6500, and 7600 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via certain SNMP packets that are spoofed from the NAM's own IP address.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2007-1257 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.

User Interaction

Scope

Impact

ConfidentialityC

IntegrityC

AvailabilityC

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

Cisco10 product(s)

network analysis modulecatalyst 6000 ws-svc-nam-1catalyst 6000 ws-svc-nam-2catalyst 6000 ws-x6380-namcatalyst 6500 ws-svc-nam-1catalyst 6500 ws-svc-nam-2catalyst 6500 ws-x6380-namcatalyst 7600 ws-svc-nam-1catalyst 7600 ws-svc-nam-2catalyst 7600 ws-x6380-nam

Source: NVD CPE · 10 total CPE entries