Vulnerability identifier: #VU84571

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-6869

CWE-ID: CWE-450

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Mozilla Firefox
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers
Firefox for Android
Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones

Vendor: Mozilla

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform spoofing attack.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when displaying browser content. A <dialog> element can be manipulated to paint content outside of a sandboxed iframe, which could allow untrusted content to display under the guise of trusted content.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Mozilla Firefox: 116.0 - 120.0.1

Firefox for Android: 116.0 - 120.1.1

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External links
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2023-56/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.