CVE-2021-43540
Description
WebExtensions with the correct permissions were able to create and install ServiceWorkers for third-party websites that would not have been uninstalled with the extension. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 95.
Risk Information
Base Score
6.5
MODERATE
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
EPSS Score
Exploitation Probability
0.316
Associated Vulnerability
| Vulnerability | OS Platform |
|---|---|
| Multiple vulnerabilities fixed in Mozilla Firefox (95.0) | Windows |
| Multiple vulnerabilities fixed in Mozilla Firefox (x64) (95.0) | Windows |
| Multiple vulnerabilities are fixed in Mozilla Firefox For Mac (95.0) | Mac |
| Multiple vulnerabilities are fixed in Mozilla Firefox For Mac (95.0.1) | Mac |
| Multiple vulnerabilities are fixed in Mozilla Firefox For Mac (95.0.2) | Mac |
| Multiple Vulnerabilities are affected in Mozilla Firefox for Mac 94.0 | Mac |
| Mozilla Open Source web browser (USN-5186-1) firefox_95.0+build1-0ubuntu0.18.04.1_i386.deb | Linux |
| Mozilla Open Source web browser (USN-5186-1) firefox_95.0+build1-0ubuntu0.18.04.1_amd64.deb | Linux |
| Mozilla Open Source web browser (USN-5186-1) firefox_95.0+build1-0ubuntu0.20.04.1_amd64.deb | Linux |
| Mozilla Open Source web browser (USN-5186-1) firefox_95.0+build1-0ubuntu0.21.04.1_amd64.deb | Linux |
| Mozilla Open Source web browser (USN-5186-1) firefox_95.0+build1-0ubuntu0.21.10.1_amd64.deb | Linux |
Patch Details
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| Patch ID | Patch Description |
|---|---|
| PATCH-322722 | Mozilla Firefox (95.0) |
| PATCH-322723 | Mozilla Firefox (x64) (95.0) |
| PATCH-607000 | Mozilla Firefox For Mac (124.0) |
| PATCH-607000 | Mozilla Firefox For Mac (124.0) |
| PATCH-607000 | Mozilla Firefox For Mac (124.0) |
| PATCH-611870 | Mozilla Firefox For Mac (142.0.1) |
References
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-1234
https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-1234