CVE-2015-0798

Name: CVE-2015-0798
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-04-08T10:59:00.063+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-0798 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Reader mode feature in Mozilla Firefox before 37.0.1 on Android, and Desktop Firefox pre-release, does not properly handle privileged URLs, which makes it easier for remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code with chrome privileges by leveraging the ability to bypass the Same Origin Policy.. EPSS estimates a 2.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Reader mode feature in Mozilla Firefox before 37.0.1 on Android, and Desktop Firefox pre-release, does not properly handle privileged URLs, which makes it easier for remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code with chrome privileges by leveraging the ability to bypass the Same Origin Policy.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.23%

80.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oracle	Solaris	11.3
Mozilla	Firefox	<= 37.0

References

http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2015/mfsa2015-43.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032029Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1147597Issue Tracking
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201512-10Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2015/mfsa2015-43.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032029Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1147597Issue Tracking
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201512-10Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Apr 8, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-0798?

How severe is CVE-2015-0798?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-0798 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0798?

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