CVE-2005-2706

CVE-2005-2706 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Firefox before 1.0.7 and Mozilla before Suite 1.7.12 allows remote attackers to execute Javascript with chrome privileges via an about: page such as about:mozilla.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2706?
Firefox before 1.0.7 and Mozilla before Suite 1.7.12 allows remote attackers to execute Javascript with chrome privileges via an about: page such as about:mozilla.
How severe is CVE-2005-2706?
CVE-2005-2706 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2706 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2706?
CVE-2005-2706 primarily affects Mozilla Firefox. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2706?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2706 published?
CVE-2005-2706 was published on 2005-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

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