Vulnerability Description
In violation of spec, cookie prefixes such as `__Secure` were being ignored if they were not correctly capitalized - by spec they should be checked with a case-insensitive comparison. This could have resulted in the browser not correctly honoring the behaviors specified by the prefix. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 127.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 127.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1891349ExploitIssue Tracking
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-25/Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1891349ExploitIssue Tracking
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-25/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-5699?
CVE-2024-5699 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In violation of spec, cookie prefixes such as `__Secure` were being ignored if they were not correctly capitalized - by spec they should be checked with a case-insensitive comparison. This could have ...
How severe is CVE-2024-5699?
CVE-2024-5699 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-5699?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox.