HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2007-4901
MEDIUM

CVE-2007-4901

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: September 14, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

5.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The embedded Internet Explorer server control in AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 6.1.41.2 and 6.2.32.1, AIM Pro, and AIM Lite does not properly constrain the use of mshtml.dll's web script and HTML functionality for incoming instant messages, which allows remote attackers to place HTML into unexpected contexts or execute arbitrary code, as demonstrated by writing arbitrary HTML to a notification window, and writing contents of arbitrary local image files to this window via IMG SRC.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2007-4901 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 ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

aol3 product(s)
aim liteaim proinstant messenger
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
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GitHub PoC Search
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Rapid7 / Metasploit
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NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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CVE Program entry
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All References (18)

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http://aviv.raffon.net/2007/09/25/ReadyAIMFire.aspx
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http://secunia.com/advisories/26786
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http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3136
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http://www.coresecurity.com/index.php5?module=ContentMod&action=item&id=1924
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/479199/100/0/threaded
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/479435/100/0/threaded
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/480587/100/0/threaded
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/480647/100/0/threaded
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25659
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http://aviv.raffon.net/2007/09/25/ReadyAIMFire.aspx
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http://secunia.com/advisories/26786
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http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3136
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http://www.coresecurity.com/index.php5?module=ContentMod&action=item&id=1924
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/479199/100/0/threaded
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/479435/100/0/threaded

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2007-4901
CVSS Score5.8 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 14, 2007

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2007-4901 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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