CVE-2018-18496

Name: CVE-2018-18496
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-02-28T18:29:01.743+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-18496 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. When the RSS Feed preview about:feeds page is framed within another page, it can be used in concert with scripted content for a clickjacking attack that confuses users into downloading and executing an executable file from a temporary directory. *Note: This issue only affects Windows operating systems. EPSS estimates a 1.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

When the RSS Feed preview about:feeds page is framed within another page, it can be used in concert with scripted content for a clickjacking attack that confuses users into downloading and executing an executable file from a temporary directory. *Note: This issue only affects Windows operating systems. Other operating systems are not affected.*. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 64.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.18%

63.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1021

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Firefox	< 64.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106167Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1422231Issue Tracking, Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-29/Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106167Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1422231Issue Tracking, Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-29/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 28, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-18496?

How severe is CVE-2018-18496?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-18496 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18496?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-18496?

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Source: NVD / NIST