CVE-2024-5692

Name: CVE-2024-5692
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-06-11T13:15:50.77+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-5692 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. On Windows 10, when using the 'Save As' functionality, an attacker could have tricked the browser into saving the file with a disallowed extension such as `.url` by including an invalid character in the extension. *Note:* This issue only affected Windows operating systems. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

On Windows 10, when using the 'Save As' functionality, an attacker could have tricked the browser into saving the file with a disallowed extension such as `.url` by including an invalid character in the extension. *Note:* This issue only affected Windows operating systems. Other operating systems are unaffected. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 127, Firefox ESR < 115.12, and Thunderbird < 115.12.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.62%

45.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Firefox	< 115.12
Mozilla	Firefox	< 127.0
Mozilla	Thunderbird	< 115.12

References

https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1891234Exploit, Issue Tracking
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-25/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-26/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-28/Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1891234Exploit, Issue Tracking
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-25/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-26/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-28/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-5692?

How severe is CVE-2024-5692?

CVE-2024-5692 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5692?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-5692?

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Source: NVD / NIST