CVE-2018-5111: Input Validation
Last updated 24 July 2024
Other sources
When the text of a specially formatted URL is dragged to the addressbar from page content, the displayed URL can be spoofed to show a different site than the one loaded. This allows for phishing attacks where a malicious page can spoof the identify of another site.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/firefoxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 131.0.2-2 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Firefoxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 58
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2018-5091
- CVE-2018-5092
- CVE-2018-5093
- CVE-2018-5094
- CVE-2018-5095
- CVE-2018-5097
- CVE-2018-5098
- CVE-2018-5099
- CVE-2018-5100
- CVE-2018-5101
- CVE-2018-5102
- CVE-2018-5103
- CVE-2018-5104
- CVE-2018-5105
- CVE-2018-5106
- CVE-2018-5107
- CVE-2018-5108
- CVE-2018-5109
- CVE-2018-5110
- CVE-2018-5111
- CVE-2018-5112
- CVE-2018-5113
- CVE-2018-5114
- CVE-2018-5115
- CVE-2018-5116
- CVE-2018-5117
- CVE-2018-5118
- CVE-2018-5119
- CVE-2018-5121
- CVE-2018-5122
- CVE-2018-5090
- CVE-2018-5089
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-5111?
CVE-2018-5111 is a vulnerability in Firefox that allows for URL spoofing and phishing attacks.
How does CVE-2018-5111 affect Firefox?
CVE-2018-5111 affects Firefox versions up to and including 58.0.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-5111?
CVE-2018-5111 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.
How can I fix CVE-2018-5111?
To fix CVE-2018-5111, update your Firefox browser to version 59.0.1 or higher.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-5111?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-5111 on the Mozilla website and the Bugzilla page.