CVE-2008-0594

CVE-2008-0594 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

Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.12 does not always display a web forgery warning dialog if the entire contents of a web page are in a DIV tag that uses absolute positioning, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct phishing attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0594?
Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.12 does not always display a web forgery warning dialog if the entire contents of a web page are in a DIV tag that uses absolute positioning, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct phishing attacks.
How severe is CVE-2008-0594?
CVE-2008-0594 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-0594 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0594?
CVE-2008-0594 affects Mozilla Firefox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0594?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-0594 published?
CVE-2008-0594 was published on 2008-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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