CVE-2016-9078

Name: CVE-2016-9078
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-11T21:29:01.747+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.88%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9078 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Redirection from an HTTP connection to a "data:" URL assigns the referring site's origin to the "data:" URL in some circumstances. This can result in same-origin violations against a domain if it loads resources from malicious sites. EPSS estimates a 1.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Redirection from an HTTP connection to a "data:" URL assigns the referring site's origin to the "data:" URL in some circumstances. This can result in same-origin violations against a domain if it loads resources from malicious sites. Cross-origin setting of cookies has been demonstrated without the ability to read them. Note: This issue only affects Firefox 49 and 50. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 50.0.1.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.88%

76.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-601

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Firefox	49.0
Mozilla	Firefox	50.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94569Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037353Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1317641Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2016-91/Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94569Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037353Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1317641Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2016-91/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 11, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-9078?

How severe is CVE-2016-9078?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9078 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9078?

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