How severe is CVE-2003-1265?

CVE-2003-1265 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2003-1265 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-1265?

CVE-2003-1265 primarily affects Mozilla. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1265?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2003-1265 published?

CVE-2003-1265 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-1265

CVE-2003-1265 is a low-severity vulnerability in Mozilla with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mozilla
Published: 2003-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Netscape 7.0 and Mozilla 5.0 do not immediately delete messages in the trash folder when users select the 'Empty Trash' option, which could allow local users to access deleted messages.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1265?: Netscape 7.0 and Mozilla 5.0 do not immediately delete messages in the trash folder when users select the 'Empty Trash' option, which could allow local users to access deleted messages.
How severe is CVE-2003-1265?: CVE-2003-1265 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2003-1265 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1265?: CVE-2003-1265 primarily affects Mozilla. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1265?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-1265 published?: CVE-2003-1265 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:mozilla:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netscape:navigator:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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