medium
6.5
CWE
346
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2018-18494

First published: Tue Dec 11 2018(Updated: )

A same-origin policy violation allowing the theft of cross-origin URL entries when using the Javascript `location` property to cause a redirection to another site using `performance.getEntries()`. This is a same-origin policy violation and could allow for data theft. External Reference: <a href="https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2018-30/#CVE-2018-18494">https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2018-30/#CVE-2018-18494</a>

Credit: security@mozilla.org security@mozilla.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mozilla Thunderbird<60.4
60.4
Mozilla Firefox ESR<60.4
60.4
Mozilla Firefox<64
64
Mozilla Firefox<64.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR<60.4.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<60.4.0
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.10
Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=7.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=7.6
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus=7.6
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Tus=7.6
Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0
debian/firefox
133.0.3-1
debian/firefox-esr
115.14.0esr-1~deb11u1
128.5.0esr-1~deb11u1
128.3.1esr-1~deb12u1
128.5.0esr-1~deb12u1
128.5.0esr-1
128.5.1esr-1
debian/thunderbird
1:115.12.0-1~deb11u1
1:128.5.0esr-1~deb11u1
1:115.16.0esr-1~deb12u1
1:128.5.0esr-1~deb12u1
1:128.5.2esr-1

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Read MoreStart Free Trial

Reference Links

Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

Peer vulnerabilities

(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2018-18494?

    CVE-2018-18494 is a vulnerability that allows the theft of cross-origin URL entries when using the Javascript location property to cause a redirection to another site using performance.getEntries().

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2018-18494?

    Mozilla Firefox (up to version 64), Mozilla Firefox ESR (up to version 60.4), and Mozilla Thunderbird (up to version 60.4) are affected by CVE-2018-18494.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-18494?

    CVE-2018-18494 has a severity rating of 6.5 (High).

  • How can I fix CVE-2018-18494?

    Update Mozilla Firefox to version 64 or later, Mozilla Firefox ESR to version 60.4.1 or later, and Mozilla Thunderbird to version 60.4.1 or later to fix CVE-2018-18494.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-18494?

    You can find more information about CVE-2018-18494 on the Mozilla Bugzilla and Mozilla security advisories websites.

Company

Resources

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2024 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203