How severe is CVE-2007-4673?

CVE-2007-4673 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-4673 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-4673?

CVE-2007-4673 primarily affects Apple Quicktime. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4673?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2007-4673 published?

CVE-2007-4673 was published on 2007-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-4673

CVE-2007-4673 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apple Quicktime with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Apple Quicktime
Published: 2007-10-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Argument injection vulnerability in Apple QuickTime 7.2 for Windows XP SP2 and Vista allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a URL in the qtnext field in a crafted QTL file. NOTE: this issue may be related to CVE-2006-4965 or CVE-2007-5045.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4673?: Argument injection vulnerability in Apple QuickTime 7.2 for Windows XP SP2 and Vista allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a URL in the qtnext field in a crafted QTL file. NOTE: this issue may be related to CVE-2006-4965 or CVE-2007-5045.
How severe is CVE-2007-4673?: CVE-2007-4673 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-4673 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-4673?: CVE-2007-4673 primarily affects Apple Quicktime. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4673?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-4673 published?: CVE-2007-4673 was published on 2007-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.2:*:windows_sp_2:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:quicktime:7.2:*:windows_vista:*:*:*:*:*

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