CVE-2006-5463

CVE-2006-5463 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox before 1.5.0.8, Thunderbird before 1.5.0.8, and SeaMonkey before 1.0.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript bytecode via unspecified vectors involving modification of a Script object while it is executing.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5463?
Unspecified vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox before 1.5.0.8, Thunderbird before 1.5.0.8, and SeaMonkey before 1.0.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript bytecode via unspecified vectors involving modification of a Script object while it is executing.
How severe is CVE-2006-5463?
CVE-2006-5463 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5463 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5463?
CVE-2006-5463 primarily affects Mozilla Firefox. In total, 29 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5463?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-5463 published?
CVE-2006-5463 was published on 2006-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (29)

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