8.1
CWE
1021
EPSS
0.091%
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2024-7523

First published: Tue Aug 06 2024(Updated: )

A select option could partially obscure security prompts. This could be used by a malicious site to trick a user into granting permissions. *This issue only affects Android versions of Firefox.* This vulnerability affects Firefox < 129.

Credit: security@mozilla.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mozilla Firefox<129
129
Mozilla Firefox<129

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-7523?

    CVE-2024-7523 has a moderate severity rating as it could potentially allow malicious sites to trick users into granting permissions.

  • What versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2024-7523?

    CVE-2024-7523 affects all versions of Firefox for Android prior to version 129.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-7523?

    To fix CVE-2024-7523, you should update Firefox for Android to version 129 or later.

  • What type of attack can exploit CVE-2024-7523?

    CVE-2024-7523 can be exploited to partially obscure security prompts, leading to potential user deception.

  • Is CVE-2024-7523 limited to certain operating systems?

    Yes, CVE-2024-7523 is specifically an issue affecting Firefox on Android devices.

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