CVE-2022-45408: XSS

Published Nov 15, 2022
·
Updated

Through a series of popups that reuse windowName, an attacker can cause a window to go fullscreen without the user seeing the notification prompt, resulting in potential user confusion or spoofing attacks.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Thunderbird<102.5
102.5
Mozilla Firefox<107.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR<102.5
Mozilla Thunderbird<102.5
Mozilla Firefox<107
107
Mozilla Firefox ESR<102.5
102.5

Event History

Nov 15, 2022
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Dec 22, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-45408?

CVE-2022-45408 is a vulnerability that allows an attacker to cause a window to go fullscreen without the user seeing the notification prompt, potentially leading to user confusion or spoofing attacks.

2

Which software is affected by CVE-2022-45408?

This vulnerability affects Firefox ESR versions earlier than 102.5, Thunderbird versions earlier than 102.5, and Firefox versions earlier than 107.

3

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-45408?

By using a series of popups that reuse windowName, an attacker can trigger the window to go fullscreen without the user's awareness.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2022-45408?

CVE-2022-45408 has a severity value of 6.5, which is considered high.

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-45408?

To fix CVE-2022-45408, you should update your Firefox ESR, Thunderbird, and Firefox installations to versions 102.5 and 107, respectively, or later.

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