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LOW · 3.1

CVE-2023-4579

Search queries in the default search engine could appear to have been the currently navigated URL if the search query itself was a well formed URL. This could have led to a site spoofing another if it...

Vulnerability Description

Search queries in the default search engine could appear to have been the currently navigated URL if the search query itself was a well formed URL. This could have led to a site spoofing another if it had been maliciously set as the default search engine. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 117.

CVSS Score

3.1

LOW

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MozillaFirefox< 117.0

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-4579?

CVE-2023-4579 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.1 (LOW). Search queries in the default search engine could appear to have been the currently navigated URL if the search query itself was a well formed URL. This could have led to a site spoofing another if it...

How severe is CVE-2023-4579?

CVE-2023-4579 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-4579?

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