CVE-2005-2269 Cross-site scripting in n/a

High 7.5 Published 13 Jul 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary script or code by exploiting DOM node namespace verification flaws in Firefox, Mozilla, and Netscape browsers.

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-2005-2269?

CVE-2005-2269 is a high-severity cross-site scripting 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, Mozilla before 1.7.9, and Netscape 8.0.2 does not properly verify the associated types of DOM node names within the context of their namespaces, which allows remote attackers to modify certain tag properties, possibly leading to execution of arbitrary script or code, as demonstrated using an XHTML document with IMG tags with custom properties ("XHTML node spoofing").

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2269?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Mozilla.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2269?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2005-2269 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-2269 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-cxw5-72vp-8h54.