CVE-2024-5698: firefox — Fix

Description

By manipulating the fullscreen feature while opening a data-list, an attacker could have overlaid a text box over the address bar. This could have led to user confusion and possible spoofing attacks. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 127.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.1

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-1021 CWE-1021

CWE-451 CWE-451

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
mozilla	firefox	< 127

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-25/ https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-25/

Other References

https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1828259 https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1828259

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-5698? +

By manipulating the fullscreen feature while opening a data-list, an attacker could have overlaid a text box over the address bar. This could have led to user confusion and possible spoofing attacks. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 127. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-5698? +

CVE-2024-5698 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.1 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-5698? +

CVE-2024-5698 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-2024-5698? +

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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