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CVE-2007-5839

MEDIUM · CVSS 4.6 EPSS 0.38%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2007-11-06 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6. See the original NVD description below for full technical details.

CVE
CVE-2007-5839
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
4.6
EPSS
0.38%

Original NVD Description

The e_hostname function in commands.c in BitchX 1.1a allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files when using the (1) HOSTNAME or (2) IRCHOST command.