PatchTheCVECVE-2007-1939: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the embedded webserver in Daniel Naber LanguageTool before 0.8.9 a
CVE-2007-1939 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting languagetool. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the embedded webserver in Daniel Naber LanguageTool before 0.8.9 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors involving an error message, possibly the demultiplex method in HTTPServer.java.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.8 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.0% (top 36%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2007-04-10 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2007-1939?
languagetool: upgrade to newer than 0.8.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2007-1939 being exploited?
CVE-2007-1939 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2007-1939 affect?
CVE-2007-1939 affects languagetool. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the embedded webserver in Daniel Naber LanguageTool before 0.8.9 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors involving an error message, possibly the dem
How urgent is CVE-2007-1939?
Priority 40/100. No elevated risk signals yet.