CVE-2023-23601: URL being dragged from cross-origin iframe into same tab triggers navigation
Navigations were being allowed when dragging a URL from a cross-origin iframe into the same tab which could lead to website spoofing attacks
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
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Firefox ESRto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 102.7 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 109 - Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 102.7 - Upgrade
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alpine/firefox-esrto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 102.7.0-r0 - Upgrade
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debian/firefoxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 159.0.1-1 - Upgrade
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debian/firefox-esrto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 140.12.0esr-1~deb12u1Fixed in 153.6.0esr-1~deb12u2Fixed in 140.15.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 153.6.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 153.5.1esr-1Fixed in 153.6.0esr-1 - Upgrade
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debian/thunderbirdto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1:140.12.0esr-1~deb12u1Fixed in 1:153.6.0esr-1~deb12u2Fixed in 1:140.12.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 1:153.6.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 1:153.5.0esr-1Fixed in 1:153.6.0esr-1
Event History
Parent advisories
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Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-23601?
CVE-2023-23601 is a vulnerability that allows navigations when dragging a URL from a cross-origin iframe into the same tab, which can lead to website spoofing attacks.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-23601?
Firefox versions before 109, Thunderbird versions before 102.7, and Firefox ESR versions before 102.7 are affected by CVE-2023-23601.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-23601?
CVE-2023-23601 has a severity rating of 6.5, which is considered medium.
How can I fix CVE-2023-23601 in Firefox?
To fix CVE-2023-23601 in Firefox, update to version 109 or later.
How can I fix CVE-2023-23601 in Thunderbird?
To fix CVE-2023-23601 in Thunderbird, update to version 102.7 or later.
How can I fix CVE-2023-23601 in Firefox ESR?
To fix CVE-2023-23601 in Firefox ESR, update to version 102.7 or later.