UNKNOWN CVSS 7.5
Published: 2007-01-24

CVE-2007-0471

checkpoint connectra_ngx Security Advisory (CVE-2007-0471)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2007-0471 impacting checkpoint connectra_ngx. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.5 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
sre/params.php in the Integrity Clientless Security (ICS) component in Check Point Connectra NGX R62 3.x and earlier before Security Hotfix 5, and possibly VPN-1 NGX R62, allows remote attackers to bypass security requirements via a crafted Report parameter, which returns a valid ICSCookie authentication token.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product checkpoint / connectra_ngx
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-264

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2007-0471 impacting checkpoint connectra_ngx.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2007-0471.yaml
id: cve-2007-0471

info:
  name: checkpoint connectra_ngx - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2007-0471 affecting checkpoint connectra_ngx.
    Evaluation: sre/params.php in the Integrity Clientless Security (ICS) component in Check Point Connectra NGX R62 3.x and earlier before Security Hotfix 5, and pos...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2007-0471
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
    cvss-score: 7.5
    cve-id: CVE-2007-0471
    cwe-id: CWE-264
  tags: cve,cve-2007-0471,checkpoint,connectra_ngx,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "connectra_ngx"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2007-0471.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2007-0471
# Target: checkpoint connectra_ngx | CVSS: 7.5 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2007-0471 (checkpoint connectra_ngx)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against checkpoint connectra_ngx scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2007-0471.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2007-0471
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install connectra_ngx 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade connectra_ngx 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update connectra_ngx

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i connectra_ngx 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i connectra_ngx

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2007-0471 in checkpoint connectra_ngx?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update checkpoint connectra_ngx packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2007-0471?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2007-0471?

CVE-2007-0471 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.5 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.5
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2007-0471
Weakness CWE-264
Vendor checkpoint
Product connectra_ngx
Published 2007-01-24
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P