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CVE-2009-3008

UnknownEPSS 0.79%

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CVE-2009-3008 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. K-Meleon 1.5.3 allows context-dependent attackers to spoof the address bar, via window.open with a relative URI, to show an arbitrary file: URL after a victim has visited any file: URL, as demonstrated by a visit to a file: document written by the attacker.. EPSS estimates a 0.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

K-Meleon 1.5.3 allows context-dependent attackers to spoof the address bar, via window.open with a relative URI, to show an arbitrary file: URL after a victim has visited any file: URL, as demonstrated by a visit to a file: document written by the attacker.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.79%

51.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Christophe ThibaultK-Meleon1.5.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-3008?
K-Meleon 1.5.3 allows context-dependent attackers to spoof the address bar, via window.open with a relative URI, to show an arbitrary file: URL after a victim has visited any file: URL, as demonstrated by a visit to a file: document written by the attacker.
How severe is CVE-2009-3008?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-3008 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3008?
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