CVE-2024-6611 Incorrect handling of SameSite cookies

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can bypass SameSite cookie restrictions via nested iframes, potentially exposing session cookies in Firefox and Thunderbird.

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

What is CVE-2024-6611?

CVE-2024-6611 is a critical vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox, published on 9 Jul 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A nested iframe, triggering a cross-site navigation, could send SameSite=Strict or Lax cookies. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 128 and Thunderbird < 128.

Weakness: CWE-1275

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-6611?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6611?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2024-6611 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-6611 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Mozilla Firefox vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hr59-q2gm-7hrj, UBUNTU-CVE-2024-6611.

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