CVE-2005-0586

CVE-2005-0586 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 allows remote malicious web sites to spoof the extensions of files to download via the Content-Disposition header, which could be used to trick users into downloading dangerous content.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0586?
Firefox before 1.0.1 and Mozilla before 1.7.6 allows remote malicious web sites to spoof the extensions of files to download via the Content-Disposition header, which could be used to trick users into downloading dangerous content.
How severe is CVE-2005-0586?
CVE-2005-0586 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-0586 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0586?
CVE-2005-0586 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-2005-0586?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0586 published?
CVE-2005-0586 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (31)

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