CVE-2013-1698

Name: CVE-2013-1698
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-06-26T03:19:10.927+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.49%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-1698 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The getUserMedia permission implementation in Mozilla Firefox before 22.0 references the URL of a top-level document instead of the URL of a specific page, which makes it easier for remote attackers to trick users into permitting camera or microphone access via a crafted web site that uses IFRAME elements.. EPSS estimates a 1.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The getUserMedia permission implementation in Mozilla Firefox before 22.0 references the URL of a top-level document instead of the URL of a specific page, which makes it easier for remote attackers to trick users into permitting camera or microphone access via a crafted web site that uses IFRAME elements.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.49%

70.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Firefox	<= 21.0
Mozilla	Firefox	19.0
Mozilla	Firefox	19.0.1
Mozilla	Firefox	19.0.2
Mozilla	Firefox	20.0
Mozilla	Firefox	20.0.1

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 26, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-1698?

How severe is CVE-2013-1698?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-1698 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1698?

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Source: NVD / NIST