CVE-2006-1650

CVE-2006-1650 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Firefox 1.5.0.1 allows remote attackers to spoof the address bar and possibly conduct phishing attacks by re-opening the window to a malicious Shockwave Flash application, then changing the window location back to a trusted URL while the Flash application is still loading. NOTE: a followup was unable to replicate this issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1650?
Firefox 1.5.0.1 allows remote attackers to spoof the address bar and possibly conduct phishing attacks by re-opening the window to a malicious Shockwave Flash application, then changing the window location back to a trusted URL while the Flash application is still loading. NOTE: a followup was unable to replicate this issue.
How severe is CVE-2006-1650?
CVE-2006-1650 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-1650 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-1650?
CVE-2006-1650 affects Mozilla Firefox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1650?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-1650 published?
CVE-2006-1650 was published on 2006-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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