CVE-2006-1725

Name: CVE-2006-1725
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-04-14T10:02:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.23%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-1725 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Mozilla Firefox 1.5 before 1.5.0.2 and SeaMonkey before 1.0.1 causes certain windows to become translucent due to an interaction between XUL content windows and the history mechanism, which might allow user-assisted remote attackers to trick users into executing arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 2.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Mozilla Firefox 1.5 before 1.5.0.2 and SeaMonkey before 1.0.1 causes certain windows to become translucent due to an interaction between XUL content windows and the history mechanism, which might allow user-assisted remote attackers to trick users into executing arbitrary code.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.23%

80.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Firefox	>= 1.5, < 1.5.0.2
Mozilla	Seamonkey	< 1.0.1

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/19631Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/19649Third Party Advisory, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/22066Third Party Advisory
http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2006/mfsa2006-29.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/446658/100/200/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17516Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1356Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3748Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0083Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=327014Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25827Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1471Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/19631Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/19649Third Party Advisory, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/22066Third Party Advisory
http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2006/mfsa2006-29.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/446658/100/200/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17516Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1356Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3748Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0083Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=327014Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25827Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1471Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 14, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-1725?

How severe is CVE-2006-1725?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-1725 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1725?

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