CVE-2020-15647

Name: CVE-2020-15647
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-10T18:15:11.997+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.4/10EPSS 1.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-15647 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A Content Provider in Firefox for Android allowed local files accessible by the browser to be read by a remote webpage, leading to sensitive data disclosure, including cookies for other origins. This vulnerability affects Firefox for < Android.. EPSS estimates a 1.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Content Provider in Firefox for Android allowed local files accessible by the browser to be read by a remote webpage, leading to sensitive data disclosure, including cookies for other origins. This vulnerability affects Firefox for < Android.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.09%

61.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Firefox	< 68.10.1

References

https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1647078Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-27/Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1647078Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-27/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 10, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-15647?

How severe is CVE-2020-15647?

CVE-2020-15647 has a CVSS score of 7.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15647?

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