How severe is CVE-2005-2271?

CVE-2005-2271 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2005-2271 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2271?

CVE-2005-2271 affects Alexander Clauss Icab. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2271?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-2271 published?

CVE-2005-2271 was published on 2005-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2271

CVE-2005-2271 is a low-severity vulnerability in Alexander Clauss Icab 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

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Alexander Clauss Icab
Published: 2005-07-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

iCab 2.9.8 does not clearly associate a Javascript dialog box with the web page that generated it, which allows remote attackers to spoof a dialog box from a trusted site and facilitates phishing attacks, aka the "Dialog Origin Spoofing Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2271?: iCab 2.9.8 does not clearly associate a Javascript dialog box with the web page that generated it, which allows remote attackers to spoof a dialog box from a trusted site and facilitates phishing attacks, aka the "Dialog Origin Spoofing Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2005-2271?: CVE-2005-2271 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-2271 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2271?: CVE-2005-2271 affects Alexander Clauss Icab. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2271?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2271 published?: CVE-2005-2271 was published on 2005-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:alexander_clauss:icab:2.9.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*