How severe is CVE-2007-5614?

CVE-2007-5614 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-5614 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5614?

CVE-2007-5614 primarily affects Mortbay Jetty Jetty. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5614?

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-2007-5614 published?

CVE-2007-5614 was published on 2007-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5614

CVE-2007-5614 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mortbay Jetty Jetty 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mortbay Jetty Jetty
Published: 2007-12-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Mortbay Jetty before 6.1.6rc1 does not properly handle "certain quote sequences" in HTML cookie parameters, which allows remote attackers to hijack browser sessions via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5614?: Mortbay Jetty before 6.1.6rc1 does not properly handle "certain quote sequences" in HTML cookie parameters, which allows remote attackers to hijack browser sessions via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2007-5614?: CVE-2007-5614 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-5614 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5614?: CVE-2007-5614 primarily affects Mortbay Jetty Jetty. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5614?: 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-2007-5614 published?: CVE-2007-5614 was published on 2007-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:a:mortbay_jetty:jetty:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mortbay_jetty:jetty:2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mortbay_jetty:jetty:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mortbay_jetty:jetty:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mortbay_jetty:jetty:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mortbay_jetty:jetty:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mortbay_jetty:jetty:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mortbay_jetty:jetty:5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mortbay_jetty:jetty:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mortbay_jetty:jetty:6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mortbay_jetty:jetty:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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