Vulnerability Description
When a "javascript:" URL is drag and dropped by a user into the addressbar, the URL will be processed and executed. This allows for users to be socially engineered to execute an XSS attack on themselves. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 53.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 53.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97940Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038320Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1229426ExploitIssue Tracking
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-10/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97940Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038320Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1229426ExploitIssue Tracking
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-10/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-5458?
CVE-2017-5458 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). When a "javascript:" URL is drag and dropped by a user into the addressbar, the URL will be processed and executed. This allows for users to be socially engineered to execute an XSS attack on themselv...
How severe is CVE-2017-5458?
CVE-2017-5458 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-5458?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox.