CVE-2017-7807

Name: CVE-2017-7807
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-11T21:29:10.14+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-7807 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A mechanism that uses AppCache to hijack a URL in a domain using fallback by serving the files from a sub-path on the domain. This has been addressed by requiring fallback files be inside the manifest directory. EPSS estimates a 2.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A mechanism that uses AppCache to hijack a URL in a domain using fallback by serving the files from a sub-path on the domain. This has been addressed by requiring fallback files be inside the manifest directory. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 52.3, Firefox ESR < 52.3, and Firefox < 55.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.14%

79.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Aus	7.3
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Aus	7.4
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Eus	7.3
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Eus	7.4
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Eus	7.5
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	7.0
Mozilla	Firefox	< 55.0
Mozilla	Firefox	< 52.3.0
Mozilla	Thunderbird	< 52.3.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100242Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039124Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2456Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2534Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1376459Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201803-14Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3928Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3968Third Party Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-18/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-19/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-20/Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100242Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039124Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2456Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2534Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1376459Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201803-14Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3928Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3968Third Party Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-18/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-19/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-20/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 11, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-7807?

How severe is CVE-2017-7807?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7807 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7807?

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