CVE-2024-7525

Name: CVE-2024-7525
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-06T13:15:57.42+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-7525 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. It was possible for a web extension with minimal permissions to create a `StreamFilter` which could be used to read and modify the response body of requests on any site. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 129, Firefox ESR < 115.14, Firefox ESR < 128.1, Thunderbird < 128.1, and Thunderbird < 115.14.. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

It was possible for a web extension with minimal permissions to create a `StreamFilter` which could be used to read and modify the response body of requests on any site. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 129, Firefox ESR < 115.14, Firefox ESR < 128.1, Thunderbird < 128.1, and Thunderbird < 115.14.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.56%

42.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Firefox	< 129.0
Mozilla	Firefox Esr	< 115.14.0
Mozilla	Firefox Esr	128.0
Mozilla	Thunderbird	< 115.14.0
Mozilla	Thunderbird	128.0.1

References

https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1909298Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-33/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-34/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-35/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-37/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-38/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 6, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-7525?

How severe is CVE-2024-7525?

CVE-2024-7525 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7525?

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