CVE-2005-2703: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-2703: Firefox before 1.0.7 and Mozilla Suite before 1.7.12 allows remote attackers to modify HTTP headers of XML...

Firefox before 1.0.7 and Mozilla Suite before 1.7.12 allows remote attackers to modify HTTP headers of XML HTTP requests via XMLHttpRequest, and possibly use the client to exploit vulnerabilities in servers or proxies, including HTTP request smuggling and HTTP request splitting.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 22:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Mozilla browser flaw. A malicious site could make vulnerable Firefox or Mozilla Suite clients send altered XMLHttpRequest headers, potentially abusing the browser as a stepping stone against servers or proxies. Exposure is mainly a legacy-asset concern. Likely limited to environments still running very old Firefox or Mozilla Suite builds, embedded legacy desktops, or archived system images. Modern supported browsers are not identified as affected in the source bundle. Treat this as a legacy hygiene issue unless old Mozilla browsers still exist in production. If they do, prioritize removal because browser compromise can become a path into internal services or proxies. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire Firefox versions before 1.0.7.; Identify and retire Mozilla Suite versions before 1.7.12.; Apply vendor guidance from Mozilla and operating-system advisories..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 17:44 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 23, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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mozilla-xmlhttprequest-spoofing(22376)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:1089CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10767CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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