CVE-2020-15665: Medium severity firefox vulnerability
Published Aug 25, 2020
·Updated
Firefox did not reset the address bar after the beforeunload dialog was shown if the user chose to remain on the page. This could have resulted in an incorrect URL being shown when used in conjunction with other unexpected browser behaviors.
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Firefox<80
80
Mozilla Firefox<80.0
Event History
Aug 25, 2020
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Oct 1, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:43 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is CVE-2020-15665?
CVE-2020-15665 is a vulnerability in Firefox where the address bar is not reset after the beforeunload dialog is shown, resulting in an incorrect URL being displayed.
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How does CVE-2020-15665 affect Firefox?
CVE-2020-15665 affects Firefox versions prior to 80.
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What is the severity of CVE-2020-15665?
CVE-2020-15665 has a severity level of medium.
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How can I mitigatethe CVE-2020-15665 vulnerability?
Upgrade Firefox to version 80 or higher to mitigate the CVE-2020-15665 vulnerability.
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Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-15665?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-15665 on the Mozilla website.