CVE-2021-23985 (GCVE-0-2021-23985)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-03-31 13:41 – Updated: 2024-08-03 19:14
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Summary
If an attacker is able to alter specific about:config values (for example malware running on the user's computer), the Devtools remote debugging feature could have been enabled in a way that was unnoticable to the user. This would have allowed a remote attacker (able to make a direct network connection to the victim) to monitor the user's browsing activity and (plaintext) network traffic. This was addressed by providing a visual cue when Devtools has an open network socket. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 87.
Severity
6.5 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CWE
  • Devtools remote debugging feature could have been enabled without indication to the user
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Vendor Product Version
Mozilla Firefox Affected: unspecified , < 87 (custom)
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