CVE-2024-11694 Cross-site scripting in Firefox

Medium 6.1 Published Updated

A DOM-based XSS and CSP bypass in Firefox's Web Compatibility extension allows attackers to inject malicious scripts via Google SafeFrame shims.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2024-11694?

CVE-2024-11694 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox, published on 26 Nov 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Enhanced Tracking Protection's Strict mode may have inadvertently allowed a CSP `frame-src` bypass and DOM-based XSS through the Google SafeFrame shim in the Web Compatibility extension. This issue could have exposed users to malicious frames masquerading as legitimate content. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 133, Firefox ESR < 128.5, Firefox ESR < 115.18, Thunderbird < 133, Thunderbird < 128.5, and Thunderbird < 115.18.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-11694?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird.

How do I fix CVE-2024-11694?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2024-11694 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-11694 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2024-11694, GHSA-mjcw-r3mg-3848, UBUNTU-CVE-2024-11694, USN-7193-1.

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