Vulnerability Description
Firefox did not reset the address bar after the beforeunload dialog was shown if the user chose to remain on the page. This could have resulted in an incorrect URL being shown when used in conjunction with other unexpected browser behaviors. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 80.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 80.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1651636ExploitIssue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-36/Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1651636ExploitIssue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-36/Release NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-15665?
CVE-2020-15665 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Firefox did not reset the address bar after the beforeunload dialog was shown if the user chose to remain on the page. This could have resulted in an incorrect URL being shown when used in conjunction...
How severe is CVE-2020-15665?
CVE-2020-15665 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-15665?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox.