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CVE-2023-3482 (GCVE-0-2023-3482)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-07-05 09:01 – Updated: 2025-02-13 16:55
VLAI
Summary
When Firefox is configured to block storage of all cookies, it was still possible to store data in localstorage by using an iframe with a source of 'about:blank'. This could have led to malicious websites storing tracking data without permission. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 115.
Severity
No CVSS data available.
SSVC
Exploitation: none Automatable: no Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-01-12 20:14 UTC
CWE
  • Block all cookies bypass for localstorage
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Mozilla Firefox Affected: unspecified , < 115 (custom)
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Credits
Martin Hostettler
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