CVE-2005-0591

CVE-2005-0591 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 allows remote attackers to spoof the (1) security and (2) download modal dialog boxes, which could be used to trick users into executing script or downloading and executing a file, aka "Firespoofing."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0591?
Firefox before 1.0.1 allows remote attackers to spoof the (1) security and (2) download modal dialog boxes, which could be used to trick users into executing script or downloading and executing a file, aka "Firespoofing."
How severe is CVE-2005-0591?
CVE-2005-0591 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-0591 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0591?
CVE-2005-0591 primarily affects Mozilla Firefox. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0591?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0591 published?
CVE-2005-0591 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

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