CVE-2024-5696

Name: CVE-2024-5696
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-06-11T13:15:51.1+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.6/10EPSS 0.81%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-5696 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.6/10 on the CVSS scale. By manipulating the text in an `<input>` tag, an attacker could have caused corrupt memory leading to a potentially exploitable crash. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 127, Firefox ESR < 115.12, and Thunderbird < 115.12.. EPSS estimates a 0.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

By manipulating the text in an `<input>` tag, an attacker could have caused corrupt memory leading to a potentially exploitable crash. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 127, Firefox ESR < 115.12, and Thunderbird < 115.12.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.81%

52.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Firefox	< 115.12
Mozilla	Firefox	< 127.0
Mozilla	Thunderbird	< 115.12
Debian	Debian Linux	10.0

References

https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1896555Issue Tracking
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00010.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
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=1896555Issue Tracking
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00010.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
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-2024-5696?

How severe is CVE-2024-5696?

CVE-2024-5696 has a CVSS score of 8.6/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5696?

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