CVE-2007-1091
CVE-2007-1091 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Ie with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 25% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 25% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Ie
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 allows remote attackers to prevent users from leaving a site, spoof the address bar, and conduct phishing and other attacks via onUnload Javascript handlers.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-1091?
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 allows remote attackers to prevent users from leaving a site, spoof the address bar, and conduct phishing and other attacks via onUnload Javascript handlers.
- How severe is CVE-2007-1091?
- CVE-2007-1091 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2007-1091 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 25% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-1091?
- CVE-2007-1091 primarily affects Microsoft Ie. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-1091?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2007-1091 published?
- CVE-2007-1091 was published on 2007-02-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://lcamtuf.coredump.cx/ietrap
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2007-February/052630.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23014
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2291
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1018788
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/461023/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/461027/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/482366/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22680
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-282A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0713
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2007/ms07-057
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/32647
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/32649
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2162
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:6.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:6.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:7.0:*:vista:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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