CVE-2007-5926: OpenBase 10.0.5 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metachar

Q: How do I fix CVE-2007-5926?

openbase: upgrade to newer than 10.0.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2007-5926 being exploited?

CVE-2007-5926 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2007-5926 affect?

CVE-2007-5926 affects openbase. Severity is high (CVSS 9.0). OpenBase 10.0.5 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in arguments to the (1) AsciiBackup, (2) OEMLicenseInstall, and possibly other stored procedures.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2007-5926?

Priority 59/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 9.0UPGRADE

CVE-2007-5926 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.0) affecting openbase. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

OpenBase 10.0.5 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in arguments to the (1) AsciiBackup, (2) OEMLicenseInstall, and possibly other stored procedures.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.4% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2007-11-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: openbase international ltd

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-11-10 02:46 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openbase international ltd openbase UPGRADE

Affected: <= 10.0.5

Fixed in: newer than 10.0.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy openbase || rpm -q openbase || openbase --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 10.0.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade openbase

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade openbase

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: OpenBase 10.0.x - Remote Buffer Overflow / Remote Command Execution

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2007-5926?

openbase: upgrade to newer than 10.0.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-5926 being exploited?

CVE-2007-5926 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-2007-5926 affect?

CVE-2007-5926 affects openbase. Severity is high (CVSS 9.0). OpenBase 10.0.5 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in arguments to the (1) AsciiBackup, (2) OEMLicenseInstall, and possibly other stored procedures.

How urgent is CVE-2007-5926?

Priority 59/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference

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