CVE-2020-15648
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.14%
Last modified
CVE-2020-15648 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Using object or embed tags, it was possible to frame other websites, even if they disallowed framing using the X-Frame-Options header. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 78 and Firefox < 78.0.2.. EPSS estimates a 1.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Using object or embed tags, it was possible to frame other websites, even if they disallowed framing using the X-Frame-Options header. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 78 and Firefox < 78.0.2.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 78.0.2 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | < 78.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1644076Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-28/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-29/Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1644076Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-28/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-29/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-15648?
Using object or embed tags, it was possible to frame other websites, even if they disallowed framing using the X-Frame-Options header. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 78 and Firefox < 78.0.2.
How severe is CVE-2020-15648?
CVE-2020-15648 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-15648?
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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