CVE-2021-38491
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.85%
Last modified
CVE-2021-38491 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Mixed-content checks were unable to analyze opaque origins which led to some mixed content being loaded. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 92.. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Mixed-content checks were unable to analyze opaque origins which led to some mixed content being loaded. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 92.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 92.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1551886Issue Tracking, Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202202-03Third Party Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2021-38/Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1551886Issue Tracking, Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202202-03Third Party Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2021-38/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-38491?
Mixed-content checks were unable to analyze opaque origins which led to some mixed content being loaded. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 92.
How severe is CVE-2021-38491?
CVE-2021-38491 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38491?
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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