CVE-2007-4062 json
The SCANCTRL.ScanCtrlCtrl.1 ActiveX control in scan.dll in Nessus Vulnerability Scanner 3.0.6 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary f…
published 2007-07-30 19 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2007-4046
- cvss
- 7.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.1%
- EPSS 2.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 81%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
The SCANCTRL.ScanCtrlCtrl.1 ActiveX control in scan.dll in Nessus Vulnerability Scanner 3.0.6 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via unspecified vectors involving the deleteNessusRC method, probably a directory traversal vulnerability.
Patch / fix
- nessus.org/news/ patch
- secunia.com/advisories/26243 advisory
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-4237)
- Published
Exploit prediction
2.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 81% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-4237 Nessus Vulnerability Scanner 3.0.6 - ActiveX Command Execution remote, 2007-07-27
- secunia.com http://secunia.com/advisories/26243 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory
References
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nessus.org
/news/
patch
-
secunia.com
/advisories/26243
third-party-advisory, exploit, patch, vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/35641
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/25088
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2007-4062
- NVD CVE-2007-4062
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