CVE-2020-26953

Name: CVE-2020-26953
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-09T01:15:12.77+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 1.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-26953 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. It was possible to cause the browser to enter fullscreen mode without displaying the security UI; thus making it possible to attempt a phishing attack or otherwise confuse the user. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 83, Firefox ESR < 78.5, and Thunderbird < 78.5.. EPSS estimates a 1.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

It was possible to cause the browser to enter fullscreen mode without displaying the security UI; thus making it possible to attempt a phishing attack or otherwise confuse the user. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 83, Firefox ESR < 78.5, and Thunderbird < 78.5.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.28%

66.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1021

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Firefox	< 83.0
Mozilla	Firefox Esr	< 78.5
Mozilla	Thunderbird	< 78.5

References

https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1656741Issue Tracking, Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-50/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-51/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-52/Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1656741Issue Tracking, Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-50/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-51/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-52/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 9, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-26953?

How severe is CVE-2020-26953?

CVE-2020-26953 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-26953?

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