CRITICAL
CVE-2007-2333
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: April 27, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
10.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Nortel VPN Router (aka Contivity) 1000, 2000, 4000, and 5000 before 5_05.149, 5_05.3xx before 5_05.304, and 6.x before 6_05.140 includes the FIPSecryptedtest1219 and FIPSunecryptedtest1219 default accounts in the LDAP template, which might allow remote attackers to access the private network.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2007-2333 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
nortel3 product(s)
contivityvpn router 5000vpn router portfolio
Source: NVD CPE · 5 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (12)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/24962Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/24962Patch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2007-2333
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 27, 2007
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2007-2333 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.