CVE-2024-6607

Name: CVE-2024-6607
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-09T15:15:12.79+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-6607 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. It was possible to prevent a user from exiting pointerlock when pressing escape and to overlay customValidity notifications from a `<select>` element over certain permission prompts. This could be used to confuse a user into giving a site unintended permissions. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

It was possible to prevent a user from exiting pointerlock when pressing escape and to overlay customValidity notifications from a `<select>` element over certain permission prompts. This could be used to confuse a user into giving a site unintended permissions. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 128 and Thunderbird < 128.

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

0.56%

42.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-763

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Firefox	< 128.0
Mozilla	Thunderbird	< 128.0

References

https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1694513Exploit, Issue Tracking
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-29/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-32/Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1694513Exploit, Issue Tracking
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-29/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-32/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 9, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-6607?

How severe is CVE-2024-6607?

CVE-2024-6607 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6607?

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