CVE-2005-1156 Code injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary script and code in Firefox, Mozilla Suite, and Netscape by tricking users into installing a malicious search plugin.

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-2005-1156?

CVE-2005-1156 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox, published on 18 Apr 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 before 1.0.3, Mozilla Suite before 1.7.7, and Netscape 7.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script and code via a new search plugin using sidebar.addSearchEngine, aka "Firesearching 1."

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1156?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Mozilla, Netscape Navigator.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1156?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2005-1156 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-1156 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-p7cq-vpx5-5pp5.

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