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CVE-2005-2271

2.6 · LOW

iCab 2.9.8 does not clearly associate a Javascript dialog box with the web page that generated it, which allows remote attackers to spoof a dialog box from a trusted site and facilitates phishing a…

Published Jul 13, 2005alexander_claussEPSS 1.43%

Overview

CVE-2005-2271 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting alexander_clauss icab. It was published on July 13, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

iCab 2.9.8 does not clearly associate a Javascript dialog box with the web page that generated it, which allows remote attackers to spoof a dialog box from a trusted site and facilitates phishing attacks, aka the "Dialog Origin Spoofing Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from alexander_clauss. Update icab to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/15477Refsecunia.com/multiple_browsers_dialog_origin_vulnerability_test/Refsecunia.com/advisories/15477Refsecunia.com/multiple_browsers_dialog_origin_vulnerability_test/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2271?

CVE-2005-2271 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting alexander_clauss icab. It was published on July 13, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2005-2271?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-2271?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from alexander_clauss. Update icab to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2005-2271?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2005-2271 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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