CVE-2018-12382

Name: CVE-2018-12382
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-18T13:29:05.71+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-12382 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The displayed addressbar URL can be spoofed on Firefox for Android using a javascript: URI in concert with JavaScript to insert text before the loaded domain name, scrolling the loaded domain out of view to the right. This can lead to user confusion. EPSS estimates a 1.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The displayed addressbar URL can be spoofed on Firefox for Android using a javascript: URI in concert with JavaScript to insert text before the loaded domain name, scrolling the loaded domain out of view to the right. This can lead to user confusion. *This vulnerability only affects Firefox for Android < 62.*

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.68%

74.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Firefox	62.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105276Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041610Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1479311Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-20/Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105276Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041610Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1479311Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-20/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 18, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-12382?

How severe is CVE-2018-12382?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-12382 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12382?

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