CVE-2004-1158
CVE-2004-1158 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kde Konqueror 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: 3% (84th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Kde Konqueror
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Konqueror 3.x up to 3.2.2-6, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to spoof arbitrary web sites by injecting content from one window into a target window or tab whose name is known but resides in a different domain, as demonstrated using a pop-up window on a trusted web site, aka the "window injection" vulnerability.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2004-1158?
- Konqueror 3.x up to 3.2.2-6, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to spoof arbitrary web sites by injecting content from one window into a target window or tab whose name is known but resides in a different domain, as demonstrated using a pop-up window on a trusted web site, aka the "window injection" vulnerability.
- How severe is CVE-2004-1158?
- CVE-2004-1158 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2004-1158 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2004-1158?
- CVE-2004-1158 primarily affects Kde Konqueror. In total, 28 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2004-1158?
- 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-2004-1158 published?
- CVE-2004-1158 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110296048613575&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13254
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13477
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13486
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13560
- http://secunia.com/multiple_browsers_window_injection_vulnerability_test/
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2004-13/advisory/
- http://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20041213-1.txt
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_01_sr.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-009.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11853
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11056
Affected products (28)
- cpe:2.3:a:kde:konqueror:2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:kde:konqueror:2.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:kde:konqueror:2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:kde:konqueror:2.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:kde:konqueror:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:kde:konqueror:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:kde:konqueror:3.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:kde:konqueror:3.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:kde:konqueror:3.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:kde:konqueror:3.0.5b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:kde:konqueror:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:kde:konqueror:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:kde:konqueror:3.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:kde:konqueror:3.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:kde:konqueror:3.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:kde:konqueror:3.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:kde:konqueror:3.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:kde:konqueror:3.2.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:kde:konqueror:3.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:kde:konqueror:3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:kde:konqueror:3.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:kde:konqueror:3.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:10.0:*:amd64:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:10.1:*:x86_64:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:fedora_core:core_2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:fedora_core:core_3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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