CVE-2007-1116

CVE-2007-1116 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Description

The CheckLoadURI function in Mozilla Firefox 1.8 lists the about: URI as a ChromeProtocol and can be loaded via JavaScript, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by querying the browser's session history.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1116?
The CheckLoadURI function in Mozilla Firefox 1.8 lists the about: URI as a ChromeProtocol and can be loaded via JavaScript, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by querying the browser's session history.
How severe is CVE-2007-1116?
CVE-2007-1116 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-1116 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-1116?
CVE-2007-1116 affects Mozilla Firefox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1116?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-1116 published?
CVE-2007-1116 was published on 2007-02-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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