CVE-2005-2274

Name: CVE-2005-2274
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-07-13T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 9.58%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-2274 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 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.". EPSS estimates a 9.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 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."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

9.58%

94.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	6.0

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/15491Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/15492Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/multiple_browsers_dialog_origin_vulnerability_test/Exploit
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2005-9/advisory/Vendor Advisory
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/902333.mspxVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/15491Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/15492Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/multiple_browsers_dialog_origin_vulnerability_test/Exploit
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2005-9/advisory/Vendor Advisory
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/902333.mspxVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 13, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2274?

How severe is CVE-2005-2274?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2274 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 9.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2274?

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