CVE-2024-5689
First published: Tue Jun 11 2024(Updated: )
In addition to detecting when a user was taking a screenshot (XXX), a website was able to overlay the 'My Shots' button that appeared, and direct the user to a replica Firefox Screenshots page that could be used for phishing.
Credit: security@mozilla.org security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla Firefox | <127 | 127 |
| Mozilla Firefox | <127.0 | |
| debian/firefox | 131.0.3-1 | |
| <127.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1389707
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-25/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-5689
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2024-25/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2024-25/#CVE-2024-5689
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-5689
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-5689
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-5689
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-5689
Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-5689?
CVE-2024-5689 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for misuse in phishing attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5689?
To fix CVE-2024-5689, upgrade to Mozilla Firefox version 131.0.3-1 or later.
Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2024-5689?
CVE-2024-5689 affects Firefox versions prior to 127.
What kind of attack can CVE-2024-5689 enable?
CVE-2024-5689 can enable phishing attacks by overlaying a fake 'My Shots' button that mimics a legitimate Firefox feature.
Can CVE-2024-5689 be exploited on all platforms?
Yes, CVE-2024-5689 can potentially be exploited across all platforms that support affected versions of Firefox.
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