CVE-2007-4692

Name: CVE-2007-4692
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-11-15T00:46:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.04%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-4692 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The tabbed browsing feature in Apple Safari 3 before Beta Update 3.0.4 on Windows, and Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.10, allows remote attackers to spoof HTTP authentication for other sites and possibly conduct phishing attacks by causing an authentication sheet to be displayed for a tab that is not active, which makes it appear as if it is associated with the active tab.. EPSS estimates a 2.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The tabbed browsing feature in Apple Safari 3 before Beta Update 3.0.4 on Windows, and Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.10, allows remote attackers to spoof HTTP authentication for other sites and possibly conduct phishing attacks by causing an authentication sheet to be displayed for a tab that is not active, which makes it appear as if it is associated with the active tab.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.04%

78.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Safari	<= 3.0.3
Apple	Safari	3.0
Apple	Safari	3.0.2

References

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307041Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/Nov/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/Nov/msg00003.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://osvdb.org/40662
http://secunia.com/advisories/27643Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26444
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26447
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-319A.htmlUS Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3868Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38460
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307041Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/Nov/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/Nov/msg00003.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://osvdb.org/40662
http://secunia.com/advisories/27643Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26444
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26447
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-319A.htmlUS Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3868Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38460

Timeline

Published: Nov 15, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-4692?

How severe is CVE-2007-4692?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-4692 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4692?

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