CVE-2019-11717: Medium severity thunderbird vulnerability
A vulnerability exists where the caret ("^") character is improperly escaped constructing some URIs due to it being used as a separator, allowing for possible spoofing of origin attributes.
Affected Software
Event History
Parent advisories
This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-11717?
CVE-2019-11717 is a vulnerability where the caret ( ^ ) character is improperly escaped constructing some URIs, allowing for possible spoofing of origin attributes.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-11717?
CVE-2019-11717 affects Firefox ESR versions earlier than 60.8, Firefox versions earlier than 68, and Thunderbird versions earlier than 60.8.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-11717?
The severity of CVE-2019-11717 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.3.
How can I fix CVE-2019-11717?
To fix CVE-2019-11717, users should update to Firefox ESR version 60.8 or later, Firefox version 68 or later, or Thunderbird version 60.8 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-11717?
More information about CVE-2019-11717 can be found at the following references: [Bugzilla](https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1548306), [Mozilla Security Advisories](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2019-23/), [Mozilla Security Advisories](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2019-28/).