CVE-2023-29538: Medium severity firefox vulnerability
Last updated 24 July 2024
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Under specific circumstances a WebExtension may have received a <code>jar:file:///</code> URI instead of a <code>moz-extension:///</code> URI during a load request. This leaked directory paths on the user's machine. This vulnerability affects Firefox for Android < 112, Firefox < 112, and Focus for Android < 112.
Under specific circumstances a WebExtension may have received a jar:file:/// URI instead of a moz-extension:/// URI during a load request. This leaked directory paths on the user's machine.
Affected Software
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2023-29531
- CVE-2023-29532
- CVE-2023-29533
- CVE-2023-29534
- CVE-2023-1999
- CVE-2023-29535
- CVE-2023-29536
- CVE-2023-29537
- CVE-2023-29538
- CVE-2023-29539
- CVE-2023-29540
- CVE-2023-29541
- CVE-2023-29542
- CVE-2023-29543
- CVE-2023-29544
- CVE-2023-29545
- CVE-2023-29546
- CVE-2023-29547
- CVE-2023-29548
- CVE-2023-29549
- CVE-2023-29550
- CVE-2023-29551
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-29538.
What is the severity level of CVE-2023-29538?
The severity level of CVE-2023-29538 is medium, with a severity value of 4.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-29538?
CVE-2023-29538 affects Firefox for Android < 112, Firefox < 112, and Focus for Android < 112.
How can I fix CVE-2023-29538?
To fix CVE-2023-29538, update your Firefox for Android, Firefox, and Focus for Android to version 112 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-29538?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-29538 in the following references: [link1](https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1685403), [link2](https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-13/), [link3](https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2023-29538).