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CVE-2005-2455

MediumPublished

Greasemonkey before 0.3.5 allows remote web servers to (1) read arbitrary files via a GET request to a file:// URL in the GM_xmlhttpRequest API function,...

Published: Aug 4, 2005
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Jul 20, 2005

Primary CVSS

5.0/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

EPSS probability estimate

8.5%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 94.9%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Greasemonkey before 0.3.5 allows remote web servers to (1) read arbitrary files via a GET request to a file:// URL in the GM_xmlhttpRequest API function, (2) list installed scripts using GM_scripts, or obtain sensitive information via (3) GM_setValue and GM_getValue.

Sources

Greasemonkey 0.3.3 - Multiple Remote Information Disclosure VulnerabilitiesExploit
Mark Pilgrim · cgi · Jul 20, 2005

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