Vulnerability Description
A malicious website that causes an HTTP Authentication dialog to be spawned could trick the built-in password manager to suggest passwords for the currently active website instead of the website that triggered the dialog. *This bug only affects Firefox for Android. Other operating systems are unaffected.*. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 89.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 89.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1709257Permissions RequiredVendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2021-23/Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1709257Permissions RequiredVendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2021-23/Release NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-29965?
CVE-2021-29965 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). A malicious website that causes an HTTP Authentication dialog to be spawned could trick the built-in password manager to suggest passwords for the currently active website instead of the website that ...
How severe is CVE-2021-29965?
CVE-2021-29965 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-29965?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox.