medium
4.7
EPSS
0.044%
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2024-5691

First published: Tue Jun 11 2024(Updated: )

By tricking the browser with a `X-Frame-Options` header, a sandboxed iframe could have presented a button that, if clicked by a user, would bypass restrictions to open a new window. External Reference: <a href="https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2024-26/#CVE-2024-5691">https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2024-26/#CVE-2024-5691</a>

Credit: security@mozilla.org security@mozilla.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/firefox<115.12
115.12
redhat/thunderbird<115.12
115.12
debian/firefox
131.0.3-1
debian/firefox-esr
115.14.0esr-1~deb11u1
128.3.1esr-1~deb11u1
115.14.0esr-1~deb12u1
128.3.1esr-1~deb12u1
128.3.1esr-2
debian/thunderbird
1:115.12.0-1~deb11u1
1:115.16.0esr-1~deb11u1
1:115.12.0-1~deb12u1
1:115.16.0esr-1~deb12u1
1:128.2.0esr-1
1:128.3.0esr-1
Thunderbird<115.12
115.12
Firefox<127.0
Firefox ESR<115.12
Thunderbird<115.12
Firefox<127
127
Firefox ESR<115.12
115.12

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-5691?

    The severity of CVE-2024-5691 is categorized as high.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-5691?

    To fix CVE-2024-5691, update Mozilla Firefox ESR or Thunderbird to version 115.14.0esr or later.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-5691?

    CVE-2024-5691 affects Firefox ESR versions up to 115.12 and Thunderbird versions up to 115.12.

  • Can CVE-2024-5691 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2024-5691 can be exploited remotely by manipulating the X-Frame-Options header in a sandboxed iframe.

  • What products are impacted by CVE-2024-5691?

    The impacted products by CVE-2024-5691 include Mozilla Firefox, Firefox ESR, and Thunderbird, specifically versions prior to their respective patches.

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