CVE-2019-11702

Name: CVE-2019-11702
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-07-23T14:15:14.873+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-11702 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A hyperlink using protocols associated with Internet Explorer, such as IE.HTTP:, can be used to open local files at a known location with Internet Explorer if a user approves execution when prompted. *Note: this issue only occurs on Windows. EPSS estimates a 1.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A hyperlink using protocols associated with Internet Explorer, such as IE.HTTP:, can be used to open local files at a known location with Internet Explorer if a user approves execution when prompted. *Note: this issue only occurs on Windows. Other operating systems are unaffected.*. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 67.0.2.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.37%

68.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Firefox	< 67.0.2

References

https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1552627Issue Tracking, Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2019-16/Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1552627Issue Tracking, Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2019-16/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 23, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-11702?

How severe is CVE-2019-11702?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-11702 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-11702?

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