How severe is CVE-2007-4709?

CVE-2007-4709 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-4709 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-4709?

CVE-2007-4709 affects Apple Mac Os X. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4709?

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-2007-4709 published?

CVE-2007-4709 was published on 2007-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-4709

CVE-2007-4709 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.8. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Apple Mac Os X
Published: 2007-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in CFNetwork in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.1 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a crafted HTTP response.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4709?: Directory traversal vulnerability in CFNetwork in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.1 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a crafted HTTP response.
How severe is CVE-2007-4709?: CVE-2007-4709 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-4709 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-4709?: CVE-2007-4709 affects Apple Mac Os X. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4709?: 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-2007-4709 published?: CVE-2007-4709 was published on 2007-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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