Is CVE-2007-2429 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2007-2429, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2007-2429 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2007-2429 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2007-2429?

CVE-2007-2429 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2007-2429

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

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

ManageEngine PasswordManager Pro (PMP) allows remote attackers to obtain administrative access to a database by injecting a certain command line for the mysql program, as demonstrated by the "-port 2345" and "-u root" arguments. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2007-2429 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-2007-2429. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.