CVE-2020-15648
First published: Wed Jul 08 2020(Updated: )
Using object or embed tags, it was possible to frame other websites, even if they disallowed framing using the X-Frame-Options header.
Credit: security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla Firefox | <78.0.2 | 78.0.2 |
| <78.0.2 | 78.0.2 | |
| <78 | 78 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | <78.0.2 | |
| Mozilla Thunderbird | <78.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-15648?
CVE-2020-15648 is a vulnerability where it was possible to frame other websites using object or embed tags, even if they disallowed framing using the X-Frame-Options header.
How does CVE-2020-15648 affect Mozilla Firefox?
CVE-2020-15648 affects Mozilla Firefox versions up to and excluding 78.0.2.
How does CVE-2020-15648 affect Mozilla Thunderbird?
CVE-2020-15648 affects Mozilla Thunderbird versions up to and excluding 78.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-15648?
The severity of CVE-2020-15648 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.
How can I fix CVE-2020-15648?
To fix CVE-2020-15648, update Mozilla Firefox to version 78.0.2 or newer, or update Mozilla Thunderbird to version 78 or newer.
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