CVE-2019-11696

Public Exploit

Description

Files with the .JNLP extension used for "Java web start" applications are not treated as executable content for download prompts even though they can be executed if Java is installed on the local system. This could allow users to mistakenly launch an executable binary locally. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 67.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.16%
Vendor Advisory mozilla.org Vendor Advisory mozilla.org
Affected: Mozilla Firefox
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2019-13/ vendor advisory
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1392955 issue tracking exploit vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-11696?
CVE-2019-11696 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-11696?
To fix CVE-2019-11696, 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-2019-11696 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2019-11696 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-11696?
CVE-2019-11696 affects Mozilla Firefox.
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