CVE-2023-23601: URL being dragged from cross-origin iframe into same tab triggers navigation

Published Jan 17, 2023
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Updated

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

9 affected componentsFixes available
debian/firefox
118.0.2-1
debian/firefox-esr<=91.12.0esr-1~deb10u1
115.3.1esr-1~deb10u1102.15.0esr-1~deb11u1115.3.1esr-1~deb11u1102.15.1esr-1~deb12u1115.3.0esr-1~deb12u1115.3.0esr-1
debian/thunderbird<=1:91.12.0-1~deb10u1
1:115.3.1-1~deb10u11:102.13.1-1~deb11u11:115.3.1-1~deb11u11:102.15.1-1~deb12u11:115.3.1-1~deb12u11:115.3.1-1
Mozilla Thunderbird<102.7
102.7
Mozilla Firefox<109.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR<102.7
Mozilla Thunderbird<102.7
Mozilla Firefox ESR<102.7
102.7
Mozilla Firefox<109
109

Event History

Jan 17, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jun 2, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
05:15 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-23601?

CVE-2023-23601 has a severity rating of 6.5, which is considered medium.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-23601 in Firefox?

To fix CVE-2023-23601 in Firefox, update to version 109 or later.

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-23601 in Thunderbird?

To fix CVE-2023-23601 in Thunderbird, update to version 102.7 or later.

6

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.

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