Firefox before 1.0.5, Thunderbird before 1.0.5, Mozilla before 1.7.9, Netscape 8.0.2, and K-Meleon 0.9 runs XBL scripts even when Javascript has been disabled, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass such protection.
7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days.
CVE-2005-2261 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-2261?
To fix CVE-2005-2261, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2005-2261 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2005-2261 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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