CVE-2016-5262: XSS
Published Aug 5, 2016
·Updated
Last updated 24 July 2024
Other sources
Mozilla Firefox before 48.0 and Firefox ESR 45.x before 45.3 process J ...
— Debian
Affected Software
14 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Firefox<=47.0.1
Mozilla Firefox=45.1.0
Mozilla Firefox=45.1.1
Mozilla Firefox=45.2.0
Mozilla Firefox=45.3.0
Oracle Linux=5.0
Oracle Linux=6
Oracle Linux=7
Mozilla Firefox ESR=45.1.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR=45.1.1
Mozilla Firefox ESR=45.2.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR=45.3.0
debian/firefox
137.0.1-1
debian/firefox-esr
115.14.0esr-1~deb11u1128.9.0esr-1~deb11u1128.8.0esr-1~deb12u1128.9.0esr-1~deb12u1128.9.0esr-2
Event History
Aug 5, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:19 PM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·03:29 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2016-5262?
CVE-2016-5262 is a vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox and Firefox ESR that allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting attacks.
2
What is the severity of CVE-2016-5262?
The severity of CVE-2016-5262 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.
3
How does CVE-2016-5262 affect Firefox?
CVE-2016-5262 affects Mozilla Firefox versions before 48.0 and Firefox ESR 45.x before 45.3.
4
How can I fix CVE-2016-5262?
To fix CVE-2016-5262, update Mozilla Firefox to version 48.0+ or Firefox ESR to version 45.3+.
5
Where can I find more information about CVE-2016-5262?
You can find more information about CVE-2016-5262 on the CVE website and the Mozilla security advisories page.