CVE-2006-4569

CVE-2006-4569 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

The popup blocker in Mozilla Firefox before 1.5.0.7 opens the "blocked popups" display in the context of the Location bar instead of the subframe from which the popup originated, which might make it easier for remote user-assisted attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4569?
The popup blocker in Mozilla Firefox before 1.5.0.7 opens the "blocked popups" display in the context of the Location bar instead of the subframe from which the popup originated, which might make it easier for remote user-assisted attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How severe is CVE-2006-4569?
CVE-2006-4569 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-4569 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4569?
CVE-2006-4569 affects Mozilla Firefox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4569?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-4569 published?
CVE-2006-4569 was published on 2006-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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