Vulnerability Description
A service worker can send the activate event on itself periodically which allows it to run perpetually, allowing it to monitor activity by users. Affects all versions prior to Firefox 60.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 60.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2018-11/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2018-11/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-5179?
CVE-2018-5179 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). A service worker can send the activate event on itself periodically which allows it to run perpetually, allowing it to monitor activity by users. Affects all versions prior to Firefox 60.
How severe is CVE-2018-5179?
CVE-2018-5179 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-5179?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox.