CVE-2010-0172

Name: CVE-2010-0172
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-03-25T21:00:00.627+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.40%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-0172 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. toolkit/components/passwordmgr/src/nsLoginManagerPrompter.js in the asynchronous Authorization Prompt implementation in Mozilla Firefox 3.6 before 3.6.2 does not properly handle concurrent authorization requests from multiple web sites, which might allow remote web servers to spoof an authorization dialog and capture credentials by demanding HTTP authentication in opportunistic circumstances.. EPSS estimates a 1.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

toolkit/components/passwordmgr/src/nsLoginManagerPrompter.js in the asynchronous Authorization Prompt implementation in Mozilla Firefox 3.6 before 3.6.2 does not properly handle concurrent authorization requests from multiple web sites, which might allow remote web servers to spoof an authorization dialog and capture credentials by demanding HTTP authentication in opportunistic circumstances.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.40%

69.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Firefox	3.6

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 25, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-0172?

How severe is CVE-2010-0172?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-0172 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0172?

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Source: NVD / NIST