Vulnerability Description
IndexedDB should be cleared when leaving private browsing mode and it is not, the API for WKWebViewConfiguration was being used incorrectly and requires the private instance of this object be deleted when leaving private mode. This vulnerability affects Firefox for iOS < 27.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 27.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1646756Issue TrackingPermissions RequiredVendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-23/Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1646756Issue TrackingPermissions RequiredVendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-23/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-12414?
CVE-2020-12414 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). IndexedDB should be cleared when leaving private browsing mode and it is not, the API for WKWebViewConfiguration was being used incorrectly and requires the private instance of this object be deleted ...
How severe is CVE-2020-12414?
CVE-2020-12414 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-2020-12414?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox.