CVE-2023-28164

Name: CVE-2023-28164
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-06-02T17:15:12.253+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-28164 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Dragging a URL from a cross-origin iframe that was removed during the drag could have led to user confusion and website spoofing attacks. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 111, Firefox ESR < 102.9, and Thunderbird < 102.9.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dragging a URL from a cross-origin iframe that was removed during the drag could have led to user confusion and website spoofing attacks. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 111, Firefox ESR < 102.9, and Thunderbird < 102.9.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.35%

26.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-346

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Firefox	< 111.0
Mozilla	Firefox Esr	< 102.9
Mozilla	Thunderbird	< 102.9

References

https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1809122Issue Tracking, Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-09/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-10/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-11/Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1809122Issue Tracking, Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-09/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-10/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-11/Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1809122Issue Tracking, Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 2, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-28164?

How severe is CVE-2023-28164?

CVE-2023-28164 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28164?

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