CVE-2015-0812

Name: CVE-2015-0812
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-04-01T10:59:11.49+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-0812 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Mozilla Firefox before 37.0 does not require an HTTPS session for lightweight theme add-on installations, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to bypass an intended user-confirmation requirement by deploying a crafted web site and conducting a DNS spoofing attack against a mozilla.org subdomain.. EPSS estimates a 1.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Mozilla Firefox before 37.0 does not require an HTTPS session for lightweight theme add-on installations, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to bypass an intended user-confirmation requirement by deploying a crafted web site and conducting a DNS spoofing attack against a mozilla.org subdomain.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.26%

65.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-17

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Firefox	36.0.4
Opensuse	Opensuse	13.1
Opensuse	Opensuse	13.2
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	12.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.10

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 1, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-0812?

How severe is CVE-2015-0812?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-0812 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0812?

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