How severe is CVE-2007-5862?

CVE-2007-5862 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.4, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-5862 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5862?

CVE-2007-5862 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5862?

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-2007-5862 published?

CVE-2007-5862 was published on 2007-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5862

CVE-2007-5862 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.4. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Apple Mac Os X
Published: 2007-12-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Java in Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.11 allows remote attackers to bypass Keychain access controls and add or delete arbitrary Keychain items via a crafted Java applet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5862?: Java in Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.11 allows remote attackers to bypass Keychain access controls and add or delete arbitrary Keychain items via a crafted Java applet.
How severe is CVE-2007-5862?: CVE-2007-5862 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.4, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-5862 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5862?: CVE-2007-5862 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5862?: 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-2007-5862 published?: CVE-2007-5862 was published on 2007-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.4.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.4.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.4.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.4.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.4.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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