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CVE-2018-5134 Details
Description
WebExtensions may use "view-source:" URLs to view local "file:" URL content, as well as content stored in "about:cache", bypassing restrictions that only allow WebExtensions to view specific content. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 59.
Metrics
CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
No SSVC data is available for this CVE.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1429379 | CVE | Permissions Required |
| https://usn.ubuntu.com/3596-1/ | CVE | Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-06/ | CVE | Vendor Advisory |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103386 | CVE | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040514 | CVE | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1429379 | [email protected] | Permissions Required |
| https://usn.ubuntu.com/3596-1/ | [email protected] | Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-06/ | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103386 | [email protected] | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040514 | [email protected] | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-200 | Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| mozilla firefox | < 59.0 |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Aug 8, 2018 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jun 13, 2018 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |