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CVE-2023-28160

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.51%

Last modified

CVE-2023-28160 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. When following a redirect to a publicly accessible web extension file, the URL may have been translated to the actual local path, leaking potentially sensitive information. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 111.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

When following a redirect to a publicly accessible web extension file, the URL may have been translated to the actual local path, leaking potentially sensitive information. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 111.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.51%

39.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MozillaFirefox< 111.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-28160?
When following a redirect to a publicly accessible web extension file, the URL may have been translated to the actual local path, leaking potentially sensitive information. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 111.
How severe is CVE-2023-28160?
CVE-2023-28160 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28160?
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