CVE-2014-1561

Name: CVE-2014-1561
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-07-23T11:12:43.403+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-1561 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Mozilla Firefox before 31.0 does not properly restrict use of drag-and-drop events to spoof customization events, which allows remote attackers to alter the placement of UI icons via crafted JavaScript code that is encountered during (1) page, (2) panel, or (3) toolbar customization.. EPSS estimates a 2.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Mozilla Firefox before 31.0 does not properly restrict use of drag-and-drop events to spoof customization events, which allows remote attackers to alter the placement of UI icons via crafted JavaScript code that is encountered during (1) page, (2) panel, or (3) toolbar customization.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.14%

79.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Firefox	<= 30.0
Oracle	Solaris	11.3

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/59760
http://secunia.com/advisories/60628
http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2014/mfsa2014-60.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030619
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1000514Issue Tracking
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=910375Issue Tracking
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201504-01
http://secunia.com/advisories/59760
http://secunia.com/advisories/60628
http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2014/mfsa2014-60.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030619
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1000514Issue Tracking
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=910375Issue Tracking
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201504-01

Timeline

Published: Jul 23, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-1561?

How severe is CVE-2014-1561?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-1561 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1561?

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