CVE-2017-7759

Name: CVE-2017-7759
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-11T21:29:08.187+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-7759 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Android intent URLs given to Firefox for Android can be used to navigate from HTTP or HTTPS URLs to local "file:" URLs, allowing for the reading of local data through a violation of same-origin policy. Note: This attack only affects Firefox for Android. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Android intent URLs given to Firefox for Android can be used to navigate from HTTP or HTTPS URLs to local "file:" URLs, allowing for the reading of local data through a violation of same-origin policy. Note: This attack only affects Firefox for Android. Other operating systems are not affected. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 54.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.68%

47.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Firefox	< 54.0
Google	Android	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99052Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038689Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1356893Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-15/Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99052Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038689Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1356893Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-15/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-7759?

How severe is CVE-2017-7759?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7759 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7759?

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