How severe is CVE-2007-4699?

CVE-2007-4699 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-4699 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-4699?

CVE-2007-4699 affects Apple Safari. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4699?

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-2007-4699 published?

CVE-2007-4699 was published on 2007-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-4699

CVE-2007-4699 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Safari with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Apple Safari
Published: 2007-11-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The default configuration of Safari in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.10 adds a private key to the keychain with permissions that allow other applications to access the key without warning the user, which might allow other applications to bypass intended access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4699?: The default configuration of Safari in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.10 adds a private key to the keychain with permissions that allow other applications to access the key without warning the user, which might allow other applications to bypass intended access restrictions.
How severe is CVE-2007-4699?: CVE-2007-4699 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-4699 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-4699?: CVE-2007-4699 affects Apple Safari. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4699?: 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-2007-4699 published?: CVE-2007-4699 was published on 2007-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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