CVE-2005-2260: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-2260: The browser user interface in Firefox before 1.0.5, Mozilla before 1.7.9, and Netscape 8.0.2 and 7.2 does n...

The browser user interface in Firefox before 1.0.5, Mozilla before 1.7.9, and Netscape 8.0.2 and 7.2 does not properly distinguish between user-generated events and untrusted synthetic events, which makes it easier for remote attackers to perform dangerous actions that normally could only be performed manually by the user.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 22:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy browser issue where malicious web content could make Firefox, Mozilla, or Netscape treat scripted actions more like real user actions. That could allow dangerous browser UI actions that normally required a person. The practical concern today is unmanaged or embedded systems still running these obsolete browsers. Likely exposure is limited to legacy endpoints, archived systems, kiosk builds, or appliances still using the named browser versions. Modern supported browsers are not identified as affected in the provided sources. Prioritize as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless affected browsers are still present. If found on internet-facing or user-browsing systems, remediate promptly because user interaction boundaries may be bypassed. Mitigation focus: Upgrade or remove the affected browser versions per vendor advisories.; Audit endpoints for Firefox before 1.0.5, Mozilla before 1.7.9, and Netscape versions listed.; Check Debian, SUSE, Red Hat, and Mozilla advisories for fixed package guidance..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 19:18 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 13, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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Source materials

CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
FLSA:160202CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:742CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10132CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:1226CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:100013CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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