CVE-2005-0231 Security feature bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass Firefox security model by tricking users into dragging malicious URLs to tabs, requiring user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2005-0231?
CVE-2005-0231 is a low-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox, published on 8 Feb 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
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."
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0231?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mozilla Firefox.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0231?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2005-0231 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-0231 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Mozilla Firefox
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mxfw-955c-c6f5.