CVE-2020-35111

Mozilla: The proxy.onRequest API did not catch view-source URLs

Published Jan 7, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 4.3 Medium EPSS 1.4% KEV · Not listed
Description
When an extension with the proxy permission registered to receive <all_urls>, the proxy.onRequest callback was not triggered for view-source URLs. While web content cannot navigate to such URLs, a user opening View Source could have inadvertently leaked their IP address. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 84, Thunderbird < 78.6, and Firefox ESR < 78.6.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-2496-1 firefox-esr security update
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-2497-1 thunderbird security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-4813-1 firefox-esr security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-4815-1 thunderbird security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2020-22807 When an extension with the proxy permission registered to receive <all_urls>, the proxy.onRequest callback was not triggered for view-source URLs. While web content cannot navigate to such URLs, a user opening View Source could have inadvertently leaked their IP address. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 84, Thunderbird < 78.6, and Firefox ESR < 78.6.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-4671-1 Firefox vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-4701-1 Thunderbird vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mozilla
Published
Updated
Aug 4, 2024, 4:55 PM
Reserved
Dec 10, 2020, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 7, 2021, 2:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 3:13 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Dec 15, 2020, 12:00 AM