CVE-2023-5729: Medium severity firefox vulnerability
A malicious web site can enter fullscreen mode while simultaneously triggering a WebAuthn prompt. This could have obscured the fullscreen notification and could have been leveraged in a spoofing attack.
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Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2023-5729.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-5729?
The severity of CVE-2023-5729 is low.
Which software is affected by CVE-2023-5729?
Mozilla Firefox version up to exclusive 119 is affected by CVE-2023-5729.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
A malicious website can enter fullscreen mode and trigger a WebAuthn prompt to obscure the fullscreen notification, potentially leading to a spoofing attack.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-5729?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-5729 on the Mozilla Bugzilla page (https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1823720) and the Mozilla Security Advisories page (https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2023-45/).