CVE-2008-0367

Name: CVE-2008-0367
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-01-19T00:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.81%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-0367 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.11, 3.0b2, and possibly earlier versions, when prompting for HTTP Basic Authentication, displays the site requesting the authentication after the Realm text, which might make it easier for remote HTTP servers to conduct phishing and spoofing attacks.. EPSS estimates a 1.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.11, 3.0b2, and possibly earlier versions, when prompting for HTTP Basic Authentication, displays the site requesting the authentication after the Realm text, which might make it easier for remote HTTP servers to conduct phishing and spoofing attacks.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.81%

75.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Mozilla	Firefox	<= 2.0.0.11	—
Mozilla	Firefox	3.0	Beta2

References

http://aviv.raffon.net/2008/01/02/YetAnotherDialogSpoofingFirefoxBasicAuthentication.aspxThird Party Advisory
http://aviv.raffon.net/2008/01/05/FirefoxDialogSpoofingFAQ.aspxThird Party Advisory
http://blog.mozilla.com/security/2008/01/04/basicauth-dialog-realm-value-spoofing/Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485732/100/200/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485738/100/200/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27111Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=244273Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
http://aviv.raffon.net/2008/01/02/YetAnotherDialogSpoofingFirefoxBasicAuthentication.aspxThird Party Advisory
http://aviv.raffon.net/2008/01/05/FirefoxDialogSpoofingFAQ.aspxThird Party Advisory
http://blog.mozilla.com/security/2008/01/04/basicauth-dialog-realm-value-spoofing/Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485732/100/200/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485738/100/200/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27111Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=244273Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 19, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-0367?

How severe is CVE-2008-0367?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-0367 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0367?

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