CVE-2004-1381

Name: CVE-2004-1381
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-10-20T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.88%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-1381 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Firefox before 1.0 and Mozilla before 1.7.5 allow inactive (background) tabs to focus on input being entered in the active tab, as originally reported using form fields, which allows remote attackers to steal sensitive data that is intended for other sites, which could facilitate phishing attacks.. EPSS estimates a 6.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Firefox before 1.0 and Mozilla before 1.7.5 allow inactive (background) tabs to focus on input being entered in the active tab, as originally reported using form fields, which allows remote attackers to steal sensitive data that is intended for other sites, which could facilitate phishing attacks.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.88%

93.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Firefox	0.8
Mozilla	Firefox	0.9
Mozilla	Firefox	0.9.1
Mozilla	Firefox	0.9.2
Mozilla	Firefox	0.9.3
Mozilla	Firefox	0.10
Mozilla	Firefox	0.10.1
Mozilla	Mozilla	All versions
Mozilla	Mozilla	1.3
Mozilla	Mozilla	1.4
Mozilla	Mozilla	1.4.1
Mozilla	Mozilla	1.5
Mozilla	Mozilla	1.5.1
Mozilla	Mozilla	1.6
Mozilla	Mozilla	1.7
Mozilla	Mozilla	1.7.1
Mozilla	Mozilla	1.7.2
Mozilla	Mozilla	1.7.3

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/12712Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/multiple_browsers_dialog_box_spoofing_test/Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/multiple_browsers_form_field_focus_test/Vendor Advisory
http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/mfsa2005-05.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17789
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A100053
http://secunia.com/advisories/12712Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/multiple_browsers_dialog_box_spoofing_test/Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/multiple_browsers_form_field_focus_test/Vendor Advisory
http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/mfsa2005-05.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17789
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A100053

Timeline

Published: Oct 20, 2004
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-1381?

How severe is CVE-2004-1381?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-1381 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1381?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST