Is CVE-2007-2423 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2007-2423, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2007-2423 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2007-2423 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2007-2423?

CVE-2007-2423 has a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2007-2423

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: May 2, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

5.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in MoinMoin 1.5.7 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the do parameter in an AttachFile action, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-0857. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2007-2423 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.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2007-2423. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.