CVE-2024-4773: firefox Open Redirect — Fix

Description

When a network error occurred during page load, the prior content could have remained in view with a blank URL bar. This could have been used to obfuscate a spoofed web site. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 126.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-601 CWE-601

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
mozilla	firefox	< 126.0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-21/ https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-21/

Other References

https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1875248 https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1875248

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-4773? +

When a network error occurred during page load, the prior content could have remained in view with a blank URL bar. This could have been used to obfuscate a spoofed web site. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 126. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-4773? +

CVE-2024-4773 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-4773? +

CVE-2024-4773 affects products from mozilla, specifically: firefox. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-4773? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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