CVE-2007-5967
CVE-2007-5967 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-295.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-295
- Affected product: Mozilla Firefox
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A flaw in Mozilla's embedded certificate code might allow web sites to install root certificates on devices without user approval.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-5967?
- A flaw in Mozilla's embedded certificate code might allow web sites to install root certificates on devices without user approval.
- How severe is CVE-2007-5967?
- CVE-2007-5967 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2007-5967 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-5967?
- CVE-2007-5967 affects Mozilla Firefox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-5967?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2007-5967 published?
- CVE-2007-5967 was published on 2021-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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