Vulnerability Description
Password autofill was enabled without user interaction on insecure websites on Firefox for Android. This was corrected to require user interaction with the page before a user's password would be entered by the browser's autofill functionality *This bug only affects Firefox for Android. Other operating systems are unaffected.*. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 90.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 90.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1701932Issue TrackingPermissions Required
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2021-28/Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1701932Issue TrackingPermissions Required
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2021-28/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-29973?
CVE-2021-29973 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Password autofill was enabled without user interaction on insecure websites on Firefox for Android. This was corrected to require user interaction with the page before a user's password would be enter...
How severe is CVE-2021-29973?
CVE-2021-29973 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-29973?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox.