How severe is CVE-2001-1407?

CVE-2001-1407 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2001-1407 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1407?

CVE-2001-1407 primarily affects Mozilla Bugzilla. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1407?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2001-1407 published?

CVE-2001-1407 was published on 2001-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1407

CVE-2001-1407 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Bugzilla with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mozilla Bugzilla
Published: 2001-09-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Bugzilla before 2.14 allows Bugzilla users to bypass group security checks by marking a bug as the duplicate of a restricted bug, which adds the user to the CC list of the restricted bug and allows the user to view the bug.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1407?: Bugzilla before 2.14 allows Bugzilla users to bypass group security checks by marking a bug as the duplicate of a restricted bug, which adds the user to the CC list of the restricted bug and allows the user to view the bug.
How severe is CVE-2001-1407?: CVE-2001-1407 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-1407 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1407?: CVE-2001-1407 primarily affects Mozilla Bugzilla. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1407?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2001-1407 published?: CVE-2001-1407 was published on 2001-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:bugzilla:2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:bugzilla:2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:bugzilla:2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:bugzilla:2.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:bugzilla:2.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:bugzilla:2.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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