CVE-2004-2225

CVE-2004-2225 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox 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

Description

Mozilla Firefox before 0.10.1 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files in the download directory via a crafted data: URI that is not properly handled when the user clicks the Save button.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2225?
Mozilla Firefox before 0.10.1 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files in the download directory via a crafted data: URI that is not properly handled when the user clicks the Save button.
How severe is CVE-2004-2225?
CVE-2004-2225 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-2225 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2225?
CVE-2004-2225 primarily affects Mozilla Firefox. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2225?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-2225 published?
CVE-2004-2225 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

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