CVE-2007-3073

CVE-2007-3073 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.4 and earlier on Mac OS X and Unix allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via ..%2F (dot dot encoded slash) sequences in a resource:// URI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3073?
Directory traversal vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.4 and earlier on Mac OS X and Unix allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via ..%2F (dot dot encoded slash) sequences in a resource:// URI.
How severe is CVE-2007-3073?
CVE-2007-3073 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-3073 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-3073?
CVE-2007-3073 affects Mozilla Firefox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3073?
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-2007-3073 published?
CVE-2007-3073 was published on 2007-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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