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MEDIUM · 6.5

CVE-2019-11700

A hyperlink using the res: protocol can be used to open local files at a known location in Internet Explorer if a user approves execution when prompted. *Note: this issue only occurs on Windows. Other...

Vulnerability Description

A hyperlink using the res: protocol can be used to open local files at a known location in Internet Explorer if a user approves execution when prompted. *Note: this issue only occurs on Windows. Other operating systems are unaffected.*. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 67.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MozillaFirefox< 67.0
MicrosoftWindows-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-11700?

CVE-2019-11700 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). A hyperlink using the res: protocol can be used to open local files at a known location in Internet Explorer if a user approves execution when prompted. *Note: this issue only occurs on Windows. Other...

How severe is CVE-2019-11700?

CVE-2019-11700 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-11700?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Windows.