CVE-2018-5114: Infoleak

Published Jan 23, 2018
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Updated

If an existing cookie is changed to be "HttpOnly" while a document is open, the original value remains accessible through script until that document is closed. Network requests correctly use the changed HttpOnly cookie. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 58.

Other sources

If an existing cookie is changed to be HttpOnly while a document is open, the original value remains accessible through script until that document is closed. Network requests correctly use the changed HttpOnly cookie.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
debian/firefox
131.0.2-2
Mozilla Firefox<=57.0.4
Ubuntu=14.04
Ubuntu=16.04
Ubuntu=17.10
Mozilla Firefox<58
58

Event History

Jan 23, 2018
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jun 11, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:05 PM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:42 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-5114?

CVE-2018-5114 is a vulnerability that allows the original value of a cookie to remain accessible through script even after it has been changed to be HttpOnly.

2

Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2018-5114?

Firefox versions before 58 are affected by CVE-2018-5114.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2018-5114?

CVE-2018-5114 has a severity level of 5.3, which is considered medium.

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-5114?

To fix CVE-2018-5114, update Firefox to version 58 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-5114?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-5114 on the Mozilla website and Bugzilla.

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