CVE-2005-2271: iCab 2.9.8 does not clearly associate a Javascript dialog box with the web page that generated it, which allow

Routine

LOW 2.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-2271 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.6) affecting icab. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

iCab 2.9.8 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."

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.6 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 27%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-07-13
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: alexander clauss

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-07-13 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

alexander clauss icab DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.9.8

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.9.8

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy icab || rpm -q icab || icab --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.9.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison icab sudo apt install icab=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.9.8> sudo apt-mark hold icab

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list icab sudo dnf downgrade icab-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.9.8> sudo dnf versionlock add icab

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-2271?

icab: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-2271 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2271 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2005-2271 affect?

CVE-2005-2271 affects icab. Severity is low (CVSS 2.6). iCab 2.9.8 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 Vul

How urgent is CVE-2005-2271?

Priority 32/100. Public exploit reference

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