CVE-2015-7193: High severity firefox vulnerability
Mozilla Firefox before 42.0 and Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.4 improperly follow the CORS cross-origin request algorithm for the POST method in situations involving an unspecified Content-Type header manipulation, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy by leveraging the lack of a preflight-request step.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-7193?
CVE-2015-7193 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its ability to bypass Same Origin Policy.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7193?
To fix CVE-2015-7193, update Mozilla Firefox to version 42.0 or later, or the appropriate version of Firefox ESR.
What versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2015-7193?
CVE-2015-7193 affects Firefox versions prior to 42.0 and Firefox ESR versions before 38.4.
Can CVE-2015-7193 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-7193 can be exploited remotely by attackers to execute cross-origin requests.
What is the impact of CVE-2015-7193 on web applications?
The impact of CVE-2015-7193 on web applications includes the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive data across different origins.