How severe is CVE-2007-2450?

No CVSS score has been assigned to CVE-2007-2450 yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2007-2450?

CVE-2007-2450 affects the following packages: org.apache.tomcat:tomcat (Maven), org.apache.tomcat:tomcat (Maven), org.apache.tomcat:tomcat (Maven), org.apache.tomcat:tomcat (Maven), org.apache.tomcat:tomcat (Maven). Ecosystems affected: Maven.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2450?

A fix is available for CVE-2007-2450; check the affected-versions list above or the advisory for the patched release of org.apache.tomcat:tomcat, then make sure no transitive dependency still pins the vulnerable range.

How do I detect CVE-2007-2450 in my Maven dependencies?

Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for org.apache.tomcat:tomcat, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

How do I mitigate CVE-2007-2450 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

Escape or sanitise the affected output on the server side rather than relying on client-side filtering, and add a Content-Security-Policy that blocks inline script execution so injected markup cannot run even if it reaches the page.

Is CVE-2007-2450 actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for CVE-2007-2450 yet. This does not mean the vulnerability cannot be exploited — absence of public exploits does not imply safety. Apply the recommended fix and use O3 Security to monitor your exposure.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2007-2450?

CVE-2007-2450 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 3.3%, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. This score indicates relatively lower exploitation probability, though the CVSS severity should still guide your patching priority.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-2450?

CVE-2007-2450 is classified as Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation. This is a high-impact weakness class that often enables remote code execution or data exposure.

When was CVE-2007-2450 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2007-2450 was published on May 1, 2022 and was last updated on February 14, 2024. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

☕ Maven

Not in CISA KEV

CVE-2007-2450 — tomcat

Fix: apache/tomcat@1bc3bcb

CVE-2007-2450 is a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in org.apache.tomcat:tomcat. A fix is available for org.apache.tomcat:tomcat — see the affected versions and patch details below.

Apache Tomcat vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting

Published

May 1, 2022

Updated

Feb 14, 2024

Affected

5 pkgs

Patched

3 / 5

Exploits

None indexed

Exploitation data as of Nov 3, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

3.3%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Lower Risk0.00%

Lower risk than most CVEs89th percentile — riskier than 89% of all scored CVEsHighest risk

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.

Real-World Exposure

5 pkgs affected

☕org.apache.tomcat:tomcat☕org.apache.tomcat:tomcat☕org.apache.tomcat:tomcat☕org.apache.tomcat:tomcat☕org.apache.tomcat:tomcat

Real-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects Maven packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the (1) Manager and (2) Host Manager web applications in Apache Tomcat 4.0.0 through 4.0.6, 4.1.0 through 4.1.36, 5.0.0 through 5.0.30, 5.5.0 through 5.5.24, and 6.0.0 through 6.0.13 allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a parameter name to manager/html/upload, and other unspecified vectors.

Affected Packages

5 total 3 fixed

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
☕Maven	`org.apache.tomcat:tomcat`	≥ 4.0.0	No fix
☕Maven	`org.apache.tomcat:tomcat`	≥ 4.1.0&&< 4.1.37	4.1.37`org.apache.tomcat:tomcat:4.1.37`
☕Maven	`org.apache.tomcat:tomcat`	≥ 5.0.0	No fix
☕Maven	`org.apache.tomcat:tomcat`	≥ 5.5.0&&< 5.5.25	5.5.25`org.apache.tomcat:tomcat:5.5.25`
☕Maven	`org.apache.tomcat:tomcat`	≥ 6.0.0&&< 6.0.14	6.0.14`org.apache.tomcat:tomcat:6.0.14`

Affected Products

1 product · 88 configurations

Application

tomcatapache

87 versions

4.0.04.0.14.0.24.0.34.0.44.0.54.0.64.1.04.1.14.1.24.1.34.1.9

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for org.apache.tomcat:tomcat, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
A fix is available for CVE-2007-2450; check the affected-versions list above or the advisory for the patched release of org.apache.tomcat:tomcat, then make sure no transitive dependency still pins the vulnerable range.
Workarounds
Escape or sanitise the affected output on the server side rather than relying on client-side filtering, and add a Content-Security-Policy that blocks inline script execution so injected markup cannot run even if it reaches the page.

Fixing This On Your OS

If you run this on a Linux distribution, patch through your package manager against the distro's own security advisory below — it tracks the exact backported fix for your release, which can ship on a different timeline (and sometimes a different severity) than the upstream project.

Red HatLow

Product	Fixed in	Advisory
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5	`tomcat5-0:5.5.23-0jpp.1.0.4.el5`	RHSA-2007:0569
Red Hat Network Satellite Server v 4.2	`jabberd-0:2.0s10-3.38.rhn`	RHSA-2008:0524
Red Hat Network Satellite Server v 5.0	`jabberd-0:2.0s10-3.38.rhn`	RHSA-2008:0261
RHAPS Version 2 for RHEL 4	`tomcat5-0:5.5.23-0jpp_4rh.4`	RHSA-2007:0876

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