CVE-2024-6610
MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.34%
Last modified
CVE-2024-6610 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Form validation popups could capture escape key presses. Therefore, spamming form validation messages could be used to prevent users from exiting full-screen mode. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Form validation popups could capture escape key presses. Therefore, spamming form validation messages could be used to prevent users from exiting full-screen mode. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 128 and Thunderbird < 128.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 128.0 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | < 128.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1883396Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
- 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=1883396Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-29/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-32/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-6610?
Form validation popups could capture escape key presses. Therefore, spamming form validation messages could be used to prevent users from exiting full-screen mode. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 128 and Thunderbird < 128.
How severe is CVE-2024-6610?
CVE-2024-6610 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6610?
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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