CVE-2018-5169: Input Validation
If manipulated hyperlinked text with "chrome:" URL contained in it is dragged and dropped on the "home" icon, the home page can be reset to include a normally-unlinkable chrome page as one of the home page tabs. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 60.
Other sources
If manipulated hyperlinked text with chrome: URL contained in it is dragged and dropped on the "home" icon, the home page can be reset to include a normally-unlinkable chrome page as one of the home page tabs.
Affected Software
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2018-5154
- CVE-2018-5155
- CVE-2018-5157
- CVE-2018-5158
- CVE-2018-5159
- CVE-2018-5160
- CVE-2018-5152
- CVE-2018-5153
- CVE-2018-5163
- CVE-2018-5164
- CVE-2018-5166
- CVE-2018-5167
- CVE-2018-5168
- CVE-2018-5169
- CVE-2018-5172
- CVE-2018-5173
- CVE-2018-5174
- CVE-2018-5175
- CVE-2018-5176
- CVE-2018-5177
- CVE-2018-5165
- CVE-2018-5180
- CVE-2018-5181
- CVE-2018-5182
- CVE-2018-5179
- CVE-2018-5151
- CVE-2018-5150
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2018-5169.
How does this vulnerability affect Firefox?
This vulnerability affects Firefox versions prior to 60.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited by dragging and dropping manipulated hyperlinked text with a "chrome:" URL onto the home icon in Firefox.
What is the severity level of CVE-2018-5169?
The severity level of CVE-2018-5169 is medium.
Are there any remediation steps for this vulnerability?
Yes, upgrading Firefox to version 60 or later will fix this vulnerability.