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CVE-2008-5505

UnknownEPSS 2.30%

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CVE-2008-5505 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Mozilla Firefox 3.x before 3.0.5 allows remote attackers to bypass intended privacy restrictions by using the persist attribute in an XUL element to create and access data entities that are similar to cookies.. EPSS estimates a 2.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Mozilla Firefox 3.x before 3.0.5 allows remote attackers to bypass intended privacy restrictions by using the persist attribute in an XUL element to create and access data entities that are similar to cookies.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.30%

81.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MozillaFirefox<= 3.0.4
MozillaFirefox3.0
MozillaFirefox3.0.1
MozillaFirefox3.0.2
MozillaFirefox3.0.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5505?
Mozilla Firefox 3.x before 3.0.5 allows remote attackers to bypass intended privacy restrictions by using the persist attribute in an XUL element to create and access data entities that are similar to cookies.
How severe is CVE-2008-5505?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5505 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5505?
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