CVE-2023-5725 Affecting firefox package, versions <0:115.4.0-1.el8_8.alma.1


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on AlmaLinux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.19% (58th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ALMALINUX8-FIREFOX-6052795
  • published9 Nov 2023
  • disclosed30 Oct 2023

Introduced: 30 Oct 2023

CVE-2023-5725  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade AlmaLinux:8 firefox to version 0:115.4.0-1.el8_8.alma.1 or higher.
This issue was patched in ALSA-2023:6187.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream firefox package and not the firefox package as distributed by AlmaLinux. See How to fix? for AlmaLinux:8 relevant fixed versions and status.

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.

CVSS Scores

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