CVE-2006-1740

CVE-2006-1740 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

Mozilla Firefox 1.x before 1.5 and 1.0.x before 1.0.8, Mozilla Suite before 1.7.13, and SeaMonkey before 1.0 allows remote attackers to spoof secure site indicators such as the locked icon by opening the trusted site in a popup window, then changing the location to a malicious site.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1740?
Mozilla Firefox 1.x before 1.5 and 1.0.x before 1.0.8, Mozilla Suite before 1.7.13, and SeaMonkey before 1.0 allows remote attackers to spoof secure site indicators such as the locked icon by opening the trusted site in a popup window, then changing the location to a malicious site.
How severe is CVE-2006-1740?
CVE-2006-1740 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-1740 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-1740?
CVE-2006-1740 primarily affects Mozilla Firefox. In total, 30 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1740?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-1740 published?
CVE-2006-1740 was published on 2006-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (30)

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