Vulnerability Description
The executable file warning was not presented when downloading .msix, .msixbundle, .appx, and .appxbundle files, which can run commands on a user's computer. *Note: This issue only affected Windows operating systems. Other operating systems are unaffected.* This vulnerability affects Firefox < 119, Firefox ESR < 115.4, and Thunderbird < 115.4.1.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 119.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox Esr | < 115.4 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | < 115.4.1 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1847180Issue TrackingPermissions RequiredVendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-45/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-46/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-47/Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1847180Issue TrackingPermissions RequiredVendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-45/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-46/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-47/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-5727?
CVE-2023-5727 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The executable file warning was not presented when downloading .msix, .msixbundle, .appx, and .appxbundle files, which can run commands on a user's computer. *Note: This issue only affected Windows ...
How severe is CVE-2023-5727?
CVE-2023-5727 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-2023-5727?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Firefox Esr, Mozilla Thunderbird, Microsoft Windows.