CVE-2005-0231 Security feature bypass in n/a

Low 2.6 Published Updated

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.

All Mozilla Firefox vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mxfw-955c-c6f5.

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