CVE-2023-6872
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.65%
Last modified
CVE-2023-6872 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Browser tab titles were being leaked by GNOME to system logs. This could potentially expose the browsing habits of users running in a private tab. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Browser tab titles were being leaked by GNOME to system logs. This could potentially expose the browsing habits of users running in a private tab. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 121.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 121.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1849186Exploit, Issue Tracking
- 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=1849186Exploit, Issue Tracking
- 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-2023-6872?
Browser tab titles were being leaked by GNOME to system logs. This could potentially expose the browsing habits of users running in a private tab. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 121.
How severe is CVE-2023-6872?
CVE-2023-6872 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6872?
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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