CVE-2007-6497
CWE-264Published: December 20, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Official Description
Hosting Controller 6.1 Hot fix 3.3 and earlier (1) allows remote attackers to change arbitrary user profiles via a request to Hosting/Addreseller.asp with modified loginname and email parameters; and (2) allows remote authenticated users to change a credit amount and increase a discount via an UpdateUser action to Accounts/AccountActions.asp with modified UserName, FullName, CreditLimit, and DefaultDiscount parameters, a related issue to CVE-2005-2219.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2007-6497 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-2007-6497. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2007-6497 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts