CVE-2017-5414

Name: CVE-2017-5414
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-11T21:29:04.797+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-5414 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The file picker dialog can choose and display the wrong local default directory when instantiated. On some operating systems, this can lead to information disclosure, such as the operating system or the local account name. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The file picker dialog can choose and display the wrong local default directory when instantiated. On some operating systems, this can lead to information disclosure, such as the operating system or the local account name. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 52 and Thunderbird < 52.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.33%

24.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Firefox	< 52.0
Mozilla	Thunderbird	< 52.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96692Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037966Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1319370Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-05/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-09/Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96692Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037966Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1319370Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-05/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-09/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-5414?

How severe is CVE-2017-5414?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-5414 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5414?

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