CVE-2018-5124

Description

Unsanitized output in the browser UI leaves HTML tags in place and can result in arbitrary code execution in Firefox before version 58.0.1.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.66% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory mozilla.org
Affected: n/a Firefox
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2018-05/ vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-5124?
CVE-2018-5124 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-5124?
To fix CVE-2018-5124, 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-2018-5124 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-5124 is being actively exploited. 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-2018-5124?
CVE-2018-5124 affects n/a Firefox.
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