Vulnerability Description
The browser could have been confused into transferring a pointer lock state into another tab, which could have lead to clickjacking attacks. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 85.
CVSS Score
6.1
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 85.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1684837Issue TrackingPermissions RequiredVendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2021-03/Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1684837Issue TrackingPermissions RequiredVendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2021-03/Release NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-23955?
CVE-2021-23955 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). The browser could have been confused into transferring a pointer lock state into another tab, which could have lead to clickjacking attacks. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 85.
How severe is CVE-2021-23955?
CVE-2021-23955 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-2021-23955?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox.