CVE-2007-0872

Name: CVE-2007-0872
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-02-12T19:28:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.49%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-0872 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in the Plain Old Webserver (POW) add-on before 0.0.9 for Mozilla Firefox allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the URI.. EPSS estimates a 3.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Plain Old Webserver (POW) add-on before 0.0.9 for Mozilla Firefox allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the URI.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.49%

87.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Plain Old Webserver	Plain Old Webserver	0.0.7
Plain Old Webserver	Plain Old Webserver	0.0.8

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 12, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-0872?

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Plain Old Webserver (POW) add-on before 0.0.9 for Mozilla Firefox allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the URI.

How severe is CVE-2007-0872?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-0872 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0872?

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Source: NVD / NIST