Vulnerability Description
If temporary "one-time" permissions, such as the ability to use the Camera, were granted to a document loaded using a file: URL, that permission persisted in that tab for all other documents loaded from a file: URL. This is potentially dangerous if the local files came from different sources, such as in a download directory. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 111.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 111.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1811181Issue TrackingPermissions RequiredVendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-09/Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1811181Issue TrackingPermissions RequiredVendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-09/Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1811181Issue TrackingPermissions RequiredVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-28161?
CVE-2023-28161 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). If temporary "one-time" permissions, such as the ability to use the Camera, were granted to a document loaded using a file: URL, that permission persisted in that tab for all other documents loaded fr...
How severe is CVE-2023-28161?
CVE-2023-28161 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-2023-28161?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox.