CVE-2018-5182 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2018-5182 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 11/06/2018 | CVE Updated: 05/08/2024 | CVE Year: 2018
Source: mozilla | Vendor: Mozilla | Product: Firefox
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2018-5182 Description

If a text string that happens to be a filename in the operating system\'s native format is dragged and dropped onto the addressbar the specified local file will be opened. This is contrary to policy and is what would happen if the string were the equivalent "file:" URL. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 60.

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: n/a
Vector: n/a

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

CWE-ID:
CWE Name: Local file can be displayed from hyperlink dragged and dropped on addressbar
Source: Mozilla

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).