CVE-2015-7223

Name: CVE-2015-7223
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-12-16T11:59:21.307+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.78%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

EPSS Probability

1.78%

75.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

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.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-December/174083.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-December/174253.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-12/msg00104.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-02/msg00007.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-02/msg00008.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2015/mfsa2015-148.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/79280
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034426
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2833-1
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1226423Issue Tracking
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201512-10
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-December/174083.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-December/174253.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-12/msg00104.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-02/msg00007.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-02/msg00008.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2015/mfsa2015-148.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/79280
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034426
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2833-1
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1226423Issue Tracking
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201512-10

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-7223?

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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Source: NVD / NIST