Is CVE-2007-4526 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2007-4526 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2007-4526 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2007-4526 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2007-4526?

CVE-2007-4526 has a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW).

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CVE-2007-4526

CWE-255Published: August 25, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

2.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Client Login Extension (CLE) in Novell Identity Manager before 3.5.1 20070730 stores the username and password in a local file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this file.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2007-4526 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

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 VectorLocal

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.

User Interaction

Scope

Impact

ConfidentialityP

IntegrityNone

AvailabilityNone

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

Affected Vendors & Products

netiq1 product(s)

identity manager

novell1 product(s)

client login extension \(cle\)

Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time

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Security advisories & exploits

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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://secunia.com/advisories/26555

PATCHhttps://secure-support.novell.com/KanisaPlatform/Publishing/177/3329402_f.SAL_Public.html

PATCHhttp://secunia.com/advisories/26555

PATCHhttps://secure-support.novell.com/KanisaPlatform/Publishing/177/3329402_f.SAL_Public.html

ADVISORYhttp://securitytracker.com/id?1018602

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25420

ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2957

ADVISORYhttp://securitytracker.com/id?1018602

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25420

ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2957

All References (14)

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http://osvdb.org/37320Broken Link

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http://secunia.com/advisories/26555Patch · Vendor Advisory

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http://securitytracker.com/id?1018602Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25420Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2957Third Party Advisory

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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36215VDB Entry

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https://secure-support.novell.com/KanisaPlatform/Publishing/177/3329402_f.SAL_Public.htmlPatch

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http://osvdb.org/37320Broken Link

→

http://secunia.com/advisories/26555Patch · Vendor Advisory

→

http://securitytracker.com/id?1018602Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

→

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25420Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

→

http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2957Third Party Advisory

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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36215VDB Entry

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https://secure-support.novell.com/KanisaPlatform/Publishing/177/3329402_f.SAL_Public.htmlPatch

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2007-4526

CVSS Score2.1 / 10

SeverityLOW

WeaknessCWE-255

CISA KEVNo

Affected2 vendor(s)

PublishedAug 25, 2007

Related CVEs (CWE-255)

Recommended Actions

→Apply vendor patches immediately
→Monitor CVE-2007-4526 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.

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