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CVE-2024-5698

6.1 · MEDIUM
Published Jun 11, 2024 mozilla CWE-1021 EPSS 0.38% (31th pctl)

Overview

CVE-2024-5698 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting mozilla firefox. It was published on June 11, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical Description

By manipulating the fullscreen feature while opening a data-list, an attacker could have overlaid a text box over the address bar. This could have led to user confusion and possible spoofing attacks. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 127.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mozilla. Update firefox to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor Product Versions Status
mozilla firefox >= 0, < 127 Affected

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-5698?

CVE-2024-5698 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting mozilla firefox. It was published on June 11, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-5698?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-5698?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mozilla. Update firefox to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-5698?

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