CVE-2018-5108

Name: CVE-2018-5108
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-11T21:29:13.157+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-5108 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A Blob URL can violate origin attribute segregation, allowing it to be accessed from a private browsing tab and for data to be passed between the private browsing tab and a normal tab. This could allow for the leaking of private information specific to the private browsing context. EPSS estimates a 1.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Blob URL can violate origin attribute segregation, allowing it to be accessed from a private browsing tab and for data to be passed between the private browsing tab and a normal tab. This could allow for the leaking of private information specific to the private browsing context. This issue is mitigated by the requirement that the user enter the Blob URL manually in order for the access violation to occur. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 58.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.17%

63.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Firefox	<= 57.0.4
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	16.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	17.10

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102786Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040270Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1421099Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3544-1/Third Party Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-02/Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102786Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040270Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1421099Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3544-1/Third Party Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-02/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-5108?

How severe is CVE-2018-5108?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5108 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5108?

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