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MEDIUM · 6.5

CVE-2023-3482

When Firefox is configured to block storage of all cookies, it was still possible to store data in localstorage by using an iframe with a source of 'about:blank'. This could have led to malicious webs...

Vulnerability Description

When Firefox is configured to block storage of all cookies, it was still possible to store data in localstorage by using an iframe with a source of 'about:blank'. This could have led to malicious websites storing tracking data without permission. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 115.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MozillaFirefox< 115.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-3482?

CVE-2023-3482 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). When Firefox is configured to block storage of all cookies, it was still possible to store data in localstorage by using an iframe with a source of 'about:blank'. This could have led to malicious webs...

How severe is CVE-2023-3482?

CVE-2023-3482 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-2023-3482?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox.