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CVE-2023-37203

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.26%

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CVE-2023-37203 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Insufficient validation in the Drag and Drop API in conjunction with social engineering, may have allowed an attacker to trick end-users into creating a shortcut to local system files. This could have been leveraged to execute arbitrary code. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Insufficient validation in the Drag and Drop API in conjunction with social engineering, may have allowed an attacker to trick end-users into creating a shortcut to local system files. This could have been leveraged to execute arbitrary code. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 115.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.26%

17.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MozillaFirefox< 115.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-37203?
Insufficient validation in the Drag and Drop API in conjunction with social engineering, may have allowed an attacker to trick end-users into creating a shortcut to local system files. This could have been leveraged to execute arbitrary code. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 115.
How severe is CVE-2023-37203?
CVE-2023-37203 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-37203?
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