CVE-2007-6499
CWE-264Published: December 20, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Official Description
Unspecified vulnerability in Hosting Controller 6.1 Hot fix 3.3 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to uninstall the FrontPage extensions of an arbitrary account via a request to fp2002/UNINSTAL.asp with a "host id (IIS) value."
Technical Analysis
CVE-2007-6499 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-2007-6499. 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-2007-6499 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts