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CVE-2013-5598

PDF.js in Mozilla Firefox before 25.0 and Firefox ESR 24.x before 24.1 does not ...

High CVSS 8.3

Overview

PDF.js in Mozilla Firefox before 25.0 and Firefox ESR 24.x before 24.1 does not properly handle the appending of an IFRAME element, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or execute arbitrary JavaScript code with chrome privileges by using this element within an embedded PDF object.

CWE: CWE-264 Published: 2013-10-30T10:55:04.507
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟠 HIGH.

  • CVSS: 8.3 (HIGH)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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