CVE-2015-4483

Name: CVE-2015-4483
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-08-16T01:59:11.02+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-4483 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Mozilla Firefox before 40.0 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to bypass a mixed-content protection mechanism via a feed: URL in a POST request.. EPSS estimates a 1.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Mozilla Firefox before 40.0 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to bypass a mixed-content protection mechanism via a feed: URL in a POST request.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.51%

71.2th 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	<= 39.0.3
Opensuse	Opensuse	13.1
Opensuse	Opensuse	13.2

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-08/msg00014.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-08/msg00015.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2015/mfsa2015-86.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76510
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033247
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1148732Issue Tracking
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201605-06
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-08/msg00014.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-08/msg00015.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2015/mfsa2015-86.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76510
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033247
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1148732Issue Tracking
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201605-06

Timeline

Published: Aug 16, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-4483?

Mozilla Firefox before 40.0 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to bypass a mixed-content protection mechanism via a feed: URL in a POST request.

How severe is CVE-2015-4483?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-4483 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4483?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2015-4483?

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Source: NVD / NIST