CVE-2015-7223
UnknownEPSS 1.78%
Last modified
CVE-2015-7223 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The WebExtension APIs in Mozilla Firefox before 43.0 allow remote attackers to gain privileges, and possibly obtain sensitive information or conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, via a crafted web site.. EPSS estimates a 1.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The WebExtension APIs in Mozilla Firefox before 43.0 allow remote attackers to gain privileges, and possibly obtain sensitive information or conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, via a crafted web site.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 22 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 23 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 42.0 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.1 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.1 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.2 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-02/msg00007.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-02/msg00008.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1226423Issue Tracking
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-02/msg00007.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-02/msg00008.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1226423Issue Tracking
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-7223?
The WebExtension APIs in Mozilla Firefox before 43.0 allow remote attackers to gain privileges, and possibly obtain sensitive information or conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, via a crafted web site.
How severe is CVE-2015-7223?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-7223 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7223?
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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