CVE-2023-4047: CSRF

Published Aug 1, 2023
·
Updated

A bug in popup notifications delay calculation could have made it possible for an attacker to trick a user into granting permissions.

Affected Software

19 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/firefox<102.14
102.14
redhat/firefox<115.1
115.1
redhat/thunderbird<102.14
102.14
redhat/thunderbird<115.1
115.1
Mozilla Thunderbird<115.1
115.1
Mozilla Thunderbird<102.14
102.14
Mozilla Firefox<116
116
Mozilla Firefox ESR<102.14
102.14
Mozilla Firefox ESR<115.1
115.1
Mozilla Firefox<116.0
Mozilla Firefox>=102.0<102.14
Mozilla Firefox>=115.0<115.1
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
Debian Debian Linux=12.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR>=102.0<102.14
Mozilla Firefox ESR>=115.0<115.1
debian/firefox
137.0.2-1
debian/firefox-esr
115.14.0esr-1~deb11u1128.9.0esr-1~deb11u1128.8.0esr-1~deb12u1128.9.0esr-1~deb12u1128.9.0esr-2
debian/thunderbird
1:115.12.0-1~deb11u11:128.9.0esr-1~deb11u11:128.8.0esr-1~deb12u11:128.9.0esr-1~deb12u11:128.9.0esr-1

Event History

Aug 1, 2023
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:57 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
03:15 PM
Description
Jan 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:24 AM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:16 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·02:09 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this bug in popup notifications delay calculation?

The vulnerability ID for this bug in popup notifications delay calculation is CVE-2023-4047.

2

Which software is affected by this vulnerability?

This vulnerability affects Firefox versions < 116, Firefox ESR versions < 102.14, and Thunderbird versions < 115.1.

3

What is the severity rating of CVE-2023-4047?

The severity rating of CVE-2023-4047 is high (8.8).

4

How can I fix the vulnerability in Firefox and Thunderbird?

To fix the vulnerability in Firefox, update to version 116 or later. To fix the vulnerability in Thunderbird, update to version 115.1 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-4047?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-4047 on the Mozilla Security Advisories page: [Link](https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-30/)

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