CVE-2021-24001: Medium severity firefox vulnerability
Published Apr 19, 2021
·Updated
A compromised content process could have performed session history manipulations it should not have been able to due to testing infrastructure that was not restricted to testing-only configurations.
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Firefox<88
88
Mozilla Firefox<88.0
Event History
Apr 19, 2021
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jun 24, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:20 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-24001?
CVE-2021-24001 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-24001?
The fix for CVE-2021-24001 involves updating Mozilla Firefox to version 89 or later.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-24001?
CVE-2021-24001 is a vulnerability that allows session history manipulation due to insufficient testing restrictions.
4
Which versions of Mozilla Firefox are affected by CVE-2021-24001?
CVE-2021-24001 affects all versions of Mozilla Firefox prior to version 89.
5
Can CVE-2021-24001 lead to data breaches?
Yes, CVE-2021-24001 could potentially lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of session history, increasing the risk of data breaches.