CVE-2024-9680

Name: CVE-2024-9680
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-10-09T13:15:12.09+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 32.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-9680 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An attacker was able to achieve code execution in the content process by exploiting a use-after-free in Animation timelines. We have had reports of this vulnerability being exploited in the wild. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 32.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An attacker was able to achieve code execution in the content process by exploiting a use-after-free in Animation timelines. We have had reports of this vulnerability being exploited in the wild. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 131.0.2, Firefox ESR < 128.3.1, Firefox ESR < 115.16.1, Thunderbird < 131.0.1, Thunderbird < 128.3.1, and Thunderbird < 115.16.0.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

32.57%

98.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Nov 5, 2024.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Firefox	< 115.16.1
Mozilla	Firefox	< 131.0.2
Mozilla	Firefox	>= 128.1.0, < 128.3.1
Mozilla	Thunderbird	< 115.16.0
Mozilla	Thunderbird	>= 128.0.1, < 128.3.1
Mozilla	Thunderbird	131.0
Debian	Debian Linux	11.0

References

https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1923344Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2024-49039Not Applicable, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-51/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-52/Vendor Advisory
https://bugs.freebsd.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=281992Issue Tracking
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/10/msg00005.htmlMailing List
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/10/msg00006.htmlMailing List
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-9680US Government Resource

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-9680?

How severe is CVE-2024-9680?

CVE-2024-9680 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 32.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2024-9680?

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