CVE-2007-0938: Microsoft Content Management Server (MCMS) 2001 SP1 and 2002 SP2 does not properly handle certain character...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Microsoft Content Management Server flaw where a malformed web request can corrupt memory and may let a remote attacker run code. Business risk is highest where MCMS 2001 SP1 or 2002 SP2 remains reachable over HTTP, especially on public sites or trusted internal portals. Likely exposure is limited to environments still running Microsoft Content Management Server 2001 SP1 or 2002 SP2. Public web publishing systems, legacy intranet portals, and forgotten Windows-hosted content systems should be checked first. Treat as high priority only if MCMS is still present. Remote code execution on a web-facing content server can create full compromise risk, but the product age means many organizations will have no exposure. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MS07-018 for the official update and deployment guidance.; Inventory for MCMS 2001 SP1 and MCMS 2002 SP2 instances.; Remove public HTTP exposure until vendor guidance is applied..

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Jun 29, 2026, 06:24 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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