Vulnerability Description
Through complicated navigations with new windows, an HTTP page could have inherited a secure lock icon from an HTTPS page. This vulnerability affects Firefox ESR < 78.10, Thunderbird < 78.10, and Firefox < 88.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 88.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox Esr | < 78.10 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | < 78.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1667456Issue TrackingPermissions RequiredVendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2021-14/Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2021-15/Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2021-16/Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1667456Issue TrackingPermissions RequiredVendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2021-14/Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2021-15/Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2021-16/Release NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-23998?
CVE-2021-23998 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Through complicated navigations with new windows, an HTTP page could have inherited a secure lock icon from an HTTPS page. This vulnerability affects Firefox ESR < 78.10, Thunderbird < 78.10, and Fire...
How severe is CVE-2021-23998?
CVE-2021-23998 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-2021-23998?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Firefox Esr, Mozilla Thunderbird.