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CVE-2018-5167

4.3 · MEDIUM

The web console and JavaScript debugger do not sanitize all output that can be hyperlinked.

Published Jun 11, 2018CWE-20EPSS 1.44%

Overview

CVE-2018-5167 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 11, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The web console and JavaScript debugger do not sanitize all output that can be hyperlinked. Both will display "chrome:" links as active, clickable hyperlinks in their output. Web sites should not be able to directly link to internal chrome pages. Additionally, the JavaScript debugger will display "javascript:" links, which users could be tricked into clicking by malicious sites. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 60.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-5167?

CVE-2018-5167 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 11, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2018-5167?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-5167?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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