CVE-2007-0779

CVE-2007-0779 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

GUI overlay vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox 1.5.x before 1.5.0.10 and 2.x before 2.0.0.2, and SeaMonkey before 1.0.8 allows remote attackers to spoof certain user interface elements, such as the host name or security indicators, via the CSS3 hotspot property with a large, transparent, custom cursor.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0779?
GUI overlay vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox 1.5.x before 1.5.0.10 and 2.x before 2.0.0.2, and SeaMonkey before 1.0.8 allows remote attackers to spoof certain user interface elements, such as the host name or security indicators, via the CSS3 hotspot property with a large, transparent, custom cursor.
How severe is CVE-2007-0779?
CVE-2007-0779 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-0779 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-0779?
CVE-2007-0779 primarily affects Mozilla Firefox. In total, 47 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0779?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-0779 published?
CVE-2007-0779 was published on 2007-02-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (47)

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