CVE-2005-2261 Security feature bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass JavaScript disabled settings in Firefox and related Mozilla products by executing XBL scripts, requiring user interaction to visit a malicious site.
- 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-2005-2261?
CVE-2005-2261 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox, published on 13 Jul 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 1.0.5, Thunderbird before 1.0.5, Mozilla before 1.7.9, Netscape 8.0.2, and K-Meleon 0.9 runs XBL scripts even when Javascript has been disabled, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass such protection.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2261?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Mozilla, Mozilla Thunderbird.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2261?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2005-2261 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-2261 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Mozilla Firefox
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j45r-pcwj-8g72.