Is CVE-2007-5227 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2007-5227 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2007-5227 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2007-5227 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2007-5227?

CVE-2007-5227 has a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2007-5227

CWE-79Published: October 5, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

4.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in messaging/course/composeMessage.jsp in BlackBoard Learning System 6.3.1.593 and earlier in BlackBoard Academic Suite allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) subject_t and (2) body_text parameters. NOTE: vector 2 requires bypassing a client-side security mechanism that attempts to block XSS sequences.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2007-5227 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.