CWE
1021
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2021-23955

First published: Tue Jan 26 2021(Updated: )

The browser could have been confused into transferring a pointer lock state into another tab, which could have lead to clickjacking attacks.

Credit: security@mozilla.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mozilla Firefox<85
85
<85
85
Mozilla Firefox<85.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this browser vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID for this browser vulnerability is CVE-2021-23955.

  • What is the title of this vulnerability?

    The title of this vulnerability is 'The browser could have been confused into transferring a pointer lock state into another tab which could have lead to clickjacking attacks.'

  • What is the description of this vulnerability?

    The description of this vulnerability is 'The browser could have been confused into transferring a pointer lock state into another tab, which could have lead to clickjacking attacks.'

  • What software is affected by this vulnerability?

    The software affected by this vulnerability is Mozilla Firefox up to version 85.

  • What is the severity level of this vulnerability?

    The severity level of this vulnerability is high with a severity value of 7.

  • How can I fix this vulnerability?

    To fix this vulnerability, update Mozilla Firefox to a version higher than 85.

  • Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?

    You can find more information about this vulnerability at the following references: [Bugzilla](https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1684837) and [Mozilla Security Advisories](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2021-03/).

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