CVE-2005-0231

2.6 LOW 3% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

Firefox 1.0 does not invoke the Javascript Security Manager when a user drags a javascript: or data: URL to a tab, which allows remote attackers to bypass the security model, aka "firetabbing."

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in. Limited direct impact.
Exploit odds: 2.7% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2005-02-07 05:00 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-16 22:10 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 2.7% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 2.6 LOW (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2005-02-07 05:00 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-16 22:10 UTC
Exploit probability: 2.7% · EPSS, next 30 days
Record status: Modified

Affected

Mozilla Firefox 1.0

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 2.6

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: High
Authentication: None
Confidentiality: None
Integrity: Partial
Availability: None

Raw vector

AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record