CVE-2004-0909 json
Mozilla Firefox before the Preview Release, Mozilla before 1.7.3, and Thunderbird before 0.8 may allow remote attackers to trick users into…
published 2004-09-24 22 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2004-0907
- cvss
- 5.1
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.7%
- EPSS 1.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 77%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Mozilla Firefox before the Preview Release, Mozilla before 1.7.3, and Thunderbird before 0.8 may allow remote attackers to trick users into performing unexpected actions, including installing software, via signed scripts that request enhanced abilities using the enablePrivilege parameter, then modify the meaning of certain security-relevant dialog messages.
Exploit prediction
1.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 77% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- bugzilla.mozilla.org http://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=253942 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.1 | AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
References
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bugzilla.mozilla.org
/show_bug.cgi?id=253942
exploit
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novell.com
/linux/security/advisories/2004_36_mozilla.html
vendor-advisory
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security.gentoo.org
/glsa/glsa-200409-26.xml
vendor-advisory
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marc.info
/?l=bugtraq&m=109698896104418&w=2
vendor-advisory
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kb.cert.org
/vuls/id/113192
third-party-advisory, us-government-resource
- mozilla.org /projects/security/known-vulnerabilities.html#mozilla1.7.3
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/17377
vdb-entry
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secunia.com
/advisories/12526
third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2004-0909
- NVD CVE-2004-0909
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