CVE-2023-6208
When using X11, text selected by the page using the Selection API was erroneously copied into the primary selection, a temporary storage not
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- Last modified
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- published
- Whether CISA lists it in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: proof that attackers are using it.What do these mean? →
- Not listed in CISA KEV
- Fix
- Fixed in 120, 115.5.0, 115.5
- Whether working attack code is public (Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei or GitHub). Public code makes attacks easier.What do these mean? →
- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
Summary
When using X11, text selected by the page using the Selection API was erroneously copied into the primary selection, a temporary storage not unlike the clipboard. This bug only affects Firefox on X11. Other systems are unaffected. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 120, Firefox ESR < 115.5.0, and Thunderbird < 115.5.
Timeline
- CVE published
- Record last updated
Affected versions
- Mozilla Firefox
fixed in 120
- Mozilla Firefox ESR
fixed in 115.5.0
- Mozilla Thunderbird
fixed in 115.5