CVE-2023-5726
First published: Tue Oct 24 2023(Updated: )
A website could have obscured the full screen notification by using the file open dialog. This could have led to user confusion and possible spoofing attacks. *Note: This issue only affected macOS operating systems. Other operating systems are unaffected.* This vulnerability affects Firefox < 119, Firefox ESR < 115.4, and Thunderbird < 115.4.1.
Credit: security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla Firefox ESR | <115.4 | 115.4 |
| Mozilla Thunderbird | <115.4.1 | 115.4.1 |
| Mozilla Firefox | <119 | 119 |
| Mozilla Firefox | <119.0 | |
| Mozilla Firefox ESR | <115.4 | |
| Mozilla Thunderbird | <115.4.1 | |
| Apple macOS |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1846205
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2023-45/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2023-46/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2023-47/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-45/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-46/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-47/
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-5726.
What is the title of the vulnerability?
The title of the vulnerability is 'A website could have obscured the full screen notification by using the file open dialog.'
Which operating systems are affected by this vulnerability?
This vulnerability only affects macOS operating systems. Other operating systems are unaffected.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-5726?
The severity of CVE-2023-5726 is medium with a severity value of 4.
How can I fix CVE-2023-5726?
To fix CVE-2023-5726, you should update your Mozilla Firefox or Mozilla Firefox ESR to versions 119 or 115.4 respectively.
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