CVE-2007-4600 json
The "Protect Worksheet" functionality in Mathsoft Mathcad 12 through 13.1, and PTC Mathcad 14, implements file access restrictions via a pr…
published 2007-10-18 19 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2007-4582
- cvss
- 4.6
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.3%
- EPSS 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 25%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The "Protect Worksheet" functionality in Mathsoft Mathcad 12 through 13.1, and PTC Mathcad 14, implements file access restrictions via a protection element in a gzipped XML file, which allows attackers to bypass these restrictions by removing this element.
Exploit prediction
0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 25% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.6 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-264 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
References
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osvdb.org
/43764
vdb-entry
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securityreason.com
/securityalert/3248
third-party-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/37263
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/archive/1/482341/100/0/threaded
mailing-list
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2007-4600
- NVD CVE-2007-4600
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