Vulnerability Description
When browsing a document hosted on an IP address, an attacker could insert certain characters to flip domain and path information in the address bar. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 77.
CVSS Score
6.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 77.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1623888Issue TrackingPermissions RequiredVendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-20/Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1623888Issue TrackingPermissions RequiredVendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-20/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-12408?
CVE-2020-12408 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). When browsing a document hosted on an IP address, an attacker could insert certain characters to flip domain and path information in the address bar. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 77.
How severe is CVE-2020-12408?
CVE-2020-12408 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-2020-12408?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox.