CVE-2020-26963
MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.84%
Last modified
CVE-2020-26963 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Repeated calls to the history and location interfaces could have been used to hang the browser. This was addressed by introducing rate-limiting to these API calls. EPSS estimates a 0.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Repeated calls to the history and location interfaces could have been used to hang the browser. This was addressed by introducing rate-limiting to these API calls. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 83.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 83.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1314912Issue Tracking, Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-50/Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1314912Issue Tracking, Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-50/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-26963?
Repeated calls to the history and location interfaces could have been used to hang the browser. This was addressed by introducing rate-limiting to these API calls. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 83.
How severe is CVE-2020-26963?
CVE-2020-26963 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-26963?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2020-26963?
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