CVE-2023-5725

Mozilla: WebExtensions could open arbitrary URLs

Published Oct 24, 2023 CVSS 3.1 · 4.3 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A malicious installed WebExtension could open arbitrary URLs, which under the right circumstance could be leveraged to collect sensitive user data. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 119, Firefox ESR < 115.4, and Thunderbird < 115.4.1.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-3632-1 firefox-esr security update
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-3637-1 thunderbird security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-5535-1 firefox-esr security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-5538-1 thunderbird security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2023-58011 A malicious installed WebExtension could open arbitrary URLs, which under the right circumstance could be leveraged to collect sensitive user data. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 119, Firefox ESR < 115.4, and Thunderbird < 115.4.1.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-6456-1 Firefox vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-6468-1 Thunderbird vulnerabilities
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