CVE-2007-5967

Name: CVE-2007-5967
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-05-17T12:15:07.28+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.48%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-5967 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw in Mozilla's embedded certificate code might allow web sites to install root certificates on devices without user approval.. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A flaw in Mozilla's embedded certificate code might allow web sites to install root certificates on devices without user approval.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.48%

37.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-295

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Firefox	All versions

References

https://bugzilla-dev.allizom.org/show_bug.cgi?id=406724Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla-dev.allizom.org/show_bug.cgi?id=406724Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 17, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

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 score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5967?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2007-5967?

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Source: NVD / NIST