How severe is CVE-2004-1122?

CVE-2004-1122 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2004-1122 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-2004-1122?

CVE-2004-1122 affects Apple Safari. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1122?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2004-1122 published?

CVE-2004-1122 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1122

CVE-2004-1122 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Safari with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apple Safari
Published: 2005-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Safari 1.x to 1.2.4, and possibly other versions, allows inactive windows to launch dialog boxes, which can allow remote attackers to spoof the dialog boxes from web sites in other windows, aka the "Dialog Box Spoofing Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-1314.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1122?: Safari 1.x to 1.2.4, and possibly other versions, allows inactive windows to launch dialog boxes, which can allow remote attackers to spoof the dialog boxes from web sites in other windows, aka the "Dialog Box Spoofing Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-1314.
How severe is CVE-2004-1122?: CVE-2004-1122 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-1122 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-2004-1122?: CVE-2004-1122 affects Apple Safari. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1122?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2004-1122 published?: CVE-2004-1122 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:1.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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