CVE-2023-6210
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.61%
Last modified
CVE-2023-6210 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. When an https: web page created a pop-up from a "javascript:" URL, that pop-up was incorrectly allowed to load blockable content such as iframes from insecure http: URLs This vulnerability affects Firefox < 120.. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
When an https: web page created a pop-up from a "javascript:" URL, that pop-up was incorrectly allowed to load blockable content such as iframes from insecure http: URLs This vulnerability affects Firefox < 120.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 120.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1801501Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-49/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1801501Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-49/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-6210?
When an https: web page created a pop-up from a "javascript:" URL, that pop-up was incorrectly allowed to load blockable content such as iframes from insecure http: URLs This vulnerability affects Firefox < 120.
How severe is CVE-2023-6210?
CVE-2023-6210 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6210?
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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