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CVE-2007-4356

UnknownEPSS 5.62%

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CVE-2007-4356 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 and 7 embeds FTP credentials in HTML files that are retrieved during an FTP session, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading the HTML source, as demonstrated by a (1) .htm, (2) .html, or (3) .mht file.. EPSS estimates a 5.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 and 7 embeds FTP credentials in HTML files that are retrieved during an FTP session, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading the HTML source, as demonstrated by a (1) .htm, (2) .html, or (3) .mht file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
5.62%

91.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftInternet Explorer6
MicrosoftInternet Explorer7

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-4356?
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 and 7 embeds FTP credentials in HTML files that are retrieved during an FTP session, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading the HTML source, as demonstrated by a (1) .htm, (2) .html, or (3) .mht file.
How severe is CVE-2007-4356?
Severity scoring for CVE-2007-4356 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4356?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST