CVE-2007-6723: TorK before 0.22, when running on Windows and Mac OS X, installs Privoxy with a configuration file (config....

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CVE-2007-6723 concerns old TorK installations on Windows and Mac OS X that bundled Privoxy with unsafe configuration options enabled. If reachable, an attacker could change proxy configuration and bypass intended restrictions. The metadata is sparse, but the issue appears limited to TorK before 0.22. Exposure is most likely in legacy Windows or Mac OS X systems still running TorK before 0.22 with the bundled Privoxy service reachable. Modern environments are unlikely to be affected unless old TorK packages remain installed. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item. It is not supported by active-exploitation evidence, but old proxy tooling with remotely editable configuration can undermine privacy and traffic controls if left reachable. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire TorK versions before 0.22.; Upgrade affected TorK installations to 0.22 or later where available.; Disable Privoxy remote toggle and edit-actions settings if still present..

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Jun 28, 2026, 11:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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