CVE-2024-4768

Name: CVE-2024-4768
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-14T18:15:14.013+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-4768 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A bug in popup notifications' interaction with WebAuthn made it easier for an attacker to trick a user into granting permissions. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 126, Firefox ESR < 115.11, and Thunderbird < 115.11.. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A bug in popup notifications' interaction with WebAuthn made it easier for an attacker to trick a user into granting permissions. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 126, Firefox ESR < 115.11, and Thunderbird < 115.11.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.54%

41.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-281

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Firefox	< 115.11.0
Mozilla	Firefox	< 126.0
Mozilla	Thunderbird	< 115.11.0
Debian	Debian Linux	10.0

References

https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1886082Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/05/msg00010.htmlMailing List
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/05/msg00012.htmlMailing List
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-21/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-22/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-23/Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1886082Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/05/msg00010.htmlMailing List
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/05/msg00012.htmlMailing List
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-21/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-22/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-23/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 14, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-4768?

How severe is CVE-2024-4768?

CVE-2024-4768 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4768?

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