CVE-2022-22741
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.65%
Last modified
CVE-2022-22741 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. When resizing a popup while requesting fullscreen access, the popup would have become unable to leave fullscreen mode. This vulnerability affects Firefox ESR < 91.5, Firefox < 96, and Thunderbird < 91.5.. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
When resizing a popup while requesting fullscreen access, the popup would have become unable to leave fullscreen mode. This vulnerability affects Firefox ESR < 91.5, Firefox < 96, and Thunderbird < 91.5.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 96.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox Esr | < 91.5 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | < 91.5 |
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1740389Issue Tracking
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-01/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-02/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-03/Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1740389Issue Tracking
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-01/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-02/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-03/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-22741?
When resizing a popup while requesting fullscreen access, the popup would have become unable to leave fullscreen mode. This vulnerability affects Firefox ESR < 91.5, Firefox < 96, and Thunderbird < 91.5.
How severe is CVE-2022-22741?
CVE-2022-22741 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22741?
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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