CVE-2007-6672

CVE-2007-6672 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mortbay Jetty Jetty with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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

Description

Mortbay Jetty 6.1.5 and 6.1.6 allows remote attackers to bypass protection mechanisms and read the source of files via multiple '/' (slash) characters in the URI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6672?
Mortbay Jetty 6.1.5 and 6.1.6 allows remote attackers to bypass protection mechanisms and read the source of files via multiple '/' (slash) characters in the URI.
How severe is CVE-2007-6672?
CVE-2007-6672 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-6672 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-2007-6672?
CVE-2007-6672 primarily affects Mortbay Jetty Jetty. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6672?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-6672 published?
CVE-2007-6672 was published on 2008-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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