Vulnerability Description
Firefox did not block execution of scripts with incorrect MIME types when the response was intercepted and cached through a ServiceWorker. This could lead to a cross-site script inclusion vulnerability, or a Content Security Policy bypass. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 83, Firefox ESR < 78.5, and Thunderbird < 78.5.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 83.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox Esr | < 78.5 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | < 78.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1669355Issue TrackingPermissions RequiredVendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-50/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-51/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-52/Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1669355Issue TrackingPermissions RequiredVendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-50/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-51/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-52/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-26958?
CVE-2020-26958 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Firefox did not block execution of scripts with incorrect MIME types when the response was intercepted and cached through a ServiceWorker. This could lead to a cross-site script inclusion vulnerabilit...
How severe is CVE-2020-26958?
CVE-2020-26958 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-26958?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Firefox Esr, Mozilla Thunderbird.