How severe is CVE-2007-4424?

CVE-2007-4424 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-4424 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-4424?

CVE-2007-4424 affects Apple Safari. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4424?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-4424 published?

CVE-2007-4424 was published on 2007-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-4424

CVE-2007-4424 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Safari with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apple Safari
Published: 2007-08-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Apple Safari for Windows 3.0.3 and earlier does not prompt the user before downloading a file, which allows remote attackers to download arbitrary files to the desktop of a client system via certain HTML, as demonstrated by a filename in the DATA attribute of an OBJECT element. NOTE: it could be argued that this is not a vulnerability because a dangerous file is not actually launched, but as of 2007, it is generally accepted that web browsers should prompt users before saving dangerous content.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4424?: Apple Safari for Windows 3.0.3 and earlier does not prompt the user before downloading a file, which allows remote attackers to download arbitrary files to the desktop of a client system via certain HTML, as demonstrated by a filename in the DATA attribute of an OBJECT element. NOTE: it could be argued that this is not a vulnerability because a dangerous file is not actually launched, but as of 2007, it is generally accepted that web browsers should prompt users before saving dangerous content.
How severe is CVE-2007-4424?: CVE-2007-4424 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-4424 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-4424?: CVE-2007-4424 affects Apple Safari. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4424?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-4424 published?: CVE-2007-4424 was published on 2007-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*

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