CVE-2024-5689

Name: CVE-2024-5689
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-06-11T13:15:50.48+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-5689 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. In addition to detecting when a user was taking a screenshot (XXX), a website was able to overlay the 'My Shots' button that appeared, and direct the user to a replica Firefox Screenshots page that could be used for phishing. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 127.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In addition to detecting when a user was taking a screenshot (XXX), a website was able to overlay the 'My Shots' button that appeared, and direct the user to a replica Firefox Screenshots page that could be used for phishing. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 127.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.40%

31.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Firefox	< 127.0

References

https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1389707Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-25/Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1389707Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-25/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 11, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-5689?

How severe is CVE-2024-5689?

CVE-2024-5689 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5689?

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