Vulnerability Description
If a specific sequence of actions is performed when opening a new tab, the triggering principal associated with the new tab may have been incorrect. The triggering principal is used to calculate many values, including the `Referer` and `Sec-*` headers, meaning there is the potential for incorrect security checks within the browser in addition to incorrect or misleading information sent to remote websites. *This bug only affects Firefox for Android. Other versions of Firefox are unaffected.* This vulnerability affects Firefox < 127.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 127.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1889066ExploitIssue Tracking
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-25/Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1889066ExploitIssue Tracking
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-25/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-5687?
CVE-2024-5687 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). If a specific sequence of actions is performed when opening a new tab, the triggering principal associated with the new tab may have been incorrect. The triggering principal is used to calculate many ...
How severe is CVE-2024-5687?
CVE-2024-5687 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-5687?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox.