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CVE-2024-8900

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.43%

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CVE-2024-8900 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An attacker could write data to the user's clipboard, bypassing the user prompt, during a certain sequence of navigational events. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 129, Firefox ESR < 128.3, and Thunderbird < 128.3.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An attacker could write data to the user's clipboard, bypassing the user prompt, during a certain sequence of navigational events. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 129, Firefox ESR < 128.3, and Thunderbird < 128.3.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.43%

34.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MozillaFirefox< 129.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-8900?
An attacker could write data to the user's clipboard, bypassing the user prompt, during a certain sequence of navigational events. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 129, Firefox ESR < 128.3, and Thunderbird < 128.3.
How severe is CVE-2024-8900?
CVE-2024-8900 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8900?
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