CVE-2006-1045

CVE-2006-1045 is a low-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Thunderbird 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

The HTML rendering engine in Mozilla Thunderbird 1.5, when "Block loading of remote images in mail messages" is enabled, does not properly block external images from inline HTML attachments, which could allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, such as application version or IP address, when the user reads the email and the external image is accessed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1045?
The HTML rendering engine in Mozilla Thunderbird 1.5, when "Block loading of remote images in mail messages" is enabled, does not properly block external images from inline HTML attachments, which could allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, such as application version or IP address, when the user reads the email and the external image is accessed.
How severe is CVE-2006-1045?
CVE-2006-1045 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-1045 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-1045?
CVE-2006-1045 affects Mozilla Thunderbird. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1045?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-1045 published?
CVE-2006-1045 was published on 2006-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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