CVE-2024-11697

Name: CVE-2024-11697
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-11-26T14:15:19.243+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-11697 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. When handling keypress events, an attacker may have been able to trick a user into bypassing the "Open Executable File?" confirmation dialog. This could have led to malicious code execution. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

When handling keypress events, an attacker may have been able to trick a user into bypassing the "Open Executable File?" confirmation dialog. This could have led to malicious code execution. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 133, Firefox ESR < 128.5, Thunderbird < 133, and Thunderbird < 128.5.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.76%

50.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Firefox	< 128.5.0
Mozilla	Firefox	< 133.0
Mozilla	Thunderbird	< 128.5.0
Mozilla	Thunderbird	>= 129.0, < 133.0

References

https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1842187Issue Tracking
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-63/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-64/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-67/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-68/Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/11/msg00029.html

Timeline

Published: Nov 26, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-11697?

How severe is CVE-2024-11697?

CVE-2024-11697 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-11697?

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