CVE-2005-0584

CVE-2005-0584 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 1.0.1 and Mozilla before 1.7.6, when displaying the HTTP Authentication dialog, do not change the focus to the tab that generated the prompt, which could facilitate spoofing and phishing attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0584?
Firefox before 1.0.1 and Mozilla before 1.7.6, when displaying the HTTP Authentication dialog, do not change the focus to the tab that generated the prompt, which could facilitate spoofing and phishing attacks.
How severe is CVE-2005-0584?
CVE-2005-0584 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-0584 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-2005-0584?
CVE-2005-0584 primarily affects Mozilla Firefox. In total, 31 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0584?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0584 published?
CVE-2005-0584 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (31)

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