How severe is CVE-2004-0528?

CVE-2004-0528 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-0528 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-0528?

CVE-2004-0528 affects Netscape Navigator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0528?

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

When was CVE-2004-0528 published?

CVE-2004-0528 was published on 2004-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-0528

CVE-2004-0528 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netscape Navigator with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Netscape Navigator
Published: 2004-08-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Netscape Navigator 7.1 allows remote attackers to spoof a legitimate URL in the status bar via A HREF tags with modified "alt" values that point to the legitimate site, combined with an image map whose href points to the malicious site, which facilitates a "phishing" attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0528?: Netscape Navigator 7.1 allows remote attackers to spoof a legitimate URL in the status bar via A HREF tags with modified "alt" values that point to the legitimate site, combined with an image map whose href points to the malicious site, which facilitates a "phishing" attack.
How severe is CVE-2004-0528?: CVE-2004-0528 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-0528 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0528?: CVE-2004-0528 affects Netscape Navigator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0528?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0528 published?: CVE-2004-0528 was published on 2004-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:netscape:navigator:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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