CVE-2018-12382

Public Exploit

Description

The displayed addressbar URL can be spoofed on Firefox for Android using a javascript: URI in concert with JavaScript to insert text before the loaded domain name, scrolling the loaded domain out of view to the right. This can lead to user confusion. *This vulnerability only affects Firefox for Android < 62.*

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.13% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory mozilla.org Vendor Advisory mozilla.org
Affected: Mozilla Firefox
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-20/ vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041610 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105276 vdb entry third party advisory
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1479311 issue tracking exploit vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-12382?
CVE-2018-12382 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-12382?
To fix CVE-2018-12382, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-12382 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-12382 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-12382?
CVE-2018-12382 affects Mozilla Firefox.
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