CVE-2024-11693 Security feature bypass in Firefox

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Firefox fails to warn users when downloading .library-ms files, potentially bypassing security prompts on Windows.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2024-11693?

CVE-2024-11693 is a critical vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox, published on 26 Nov 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The executable file warning was not presented when downloading .library-ms files. *Note: This issue only affected Windows operating systems. Other operating systems are unaffected.* This vulnerability affects Firefox < 133, Firefox ESR < 128.5, Thunderbird < 133, and Thunderbird < 128.5.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-11693?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird.

How do I fix CVE-2024-11693?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2024-11693 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-11693 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Mozilla Firefox vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qxf6-g9x3-8w74.

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