CVE-2023-5723
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.69%
Last modified
CVE-2023-5723 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An attacker with temporary script access to a site could have set a cookie containing invalid characters using `document.cookie` that could have led to unknown errors. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 119.. EPSS estimates a 0.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An attacker with temporary script access to a site could have set a cookie containing invalid characters using `document.cookie` that could have led to unknown errors. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 119.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 119.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1802057Issue Tracking
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-45/Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1802057Issue Tracking
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-45/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-5723?
An attacker with temporary script access to a site could have set a cookie containing invalid characters using `document.cookie` that could have led to unknown errors. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 119.
How severe is CVE-2023-5723?
CVE-2023-5723 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5723?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2023-5723?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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