CVE-2005-0143

CVE-2005-0143 is a low-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Firefox before 1.0 and Mozilla before 1.7.5 display the SSL lock icon when an insecure page loads a binary file from a trusted site, which could facilitate phishing attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0143?
Firefox before 1.0 and Mozilla before 1.7.5 display the SSL lock icon when an insecure page loads a binary file from a trusted site, which could facilitate phishing attacks.
How severe is CVE-2005-0143?
CVE-2005-0143 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-0143 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0143?
CVE-2005-0143 primarily affects Mozilla Firefox. In total, 62 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0143?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0143 published?
CVE-2005-0143 was published on 2005-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (62)

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