CVE-2019-9816

Name: CVE-2019-9816
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-07-23T14:15:17.107+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-9816 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A possible vulnerability exists where type confusion can occur when manipulating JavaScript objects in object groups, allowing for the bypassing of security checks within these groups. *Note: this vulnerability has only been demonstrated with UnboxedObjects, which are disabled by default on all supported releases.*. EPSS estimates a 6.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A possible vulnerability exists where type confusion can occur when manipulating JavaScript objects in object groups, allowing for the bypassing of security checks within these groups. *Note: this vulnerability has only been demonstrated with UnboxedObjects, which are disabled by default on all supported releases.*. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 60.7, Firefox < 67, and Firefox ESR < 60.7.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.17%

92.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-843

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Firefox	< 67.0
Mozilla	Firefox Esr	< 60.7
Mozilla	Thunderbird	< 60.7

References

https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1536768Permissions Required
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2019-13/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2019-14/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2019-15/Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1536768Permissions Required
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2019-13/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2019-14/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2019-15/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-9816?

How severe is CVE-2019-9816?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-9816 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-9816?

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