CVE-2023-6869
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.56%
Last modified
CVE-2023-6869 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A `<dialog>` element could have been manipulated to paint content outside of a sandboxed iframe. This could allow untrusted content to display under the guise of trusted content. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A `<dialog>` element could have been manipulated to paint content outside of a sandboxed iframe. This could allow untrusted content to display under the guise of trusted content. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 121.
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 | < 121.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1799036Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-10Third Party Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-56/Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1799036Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-10Third Party Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-56/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-6869?
A `<dialog>` element could have been manipulated to paint content outside of a sandboxed iframe. This could allow untrusted content to display under the guise of trusted content. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 121.
How severe is CVE-2023-6869?
CVE-2023-6869 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6869?
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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