Vulnerability Details : CVE-2021-38503
The iframe sandbox rules were not correctly applied to XSLT stylesheets, allowing an iframe to bypass restrictions such as executing scripts or navigating the top-level frame. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 94, Thunderbird < 91.3, and Firefox ESR < 91.3.
Products affected by CVE-2021-38503
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:thunderbird:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox_esr:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2021-38503
0.53%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 77 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2021-38503
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.5
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
10.0
|
6.4
|
NIST | |
|
10.0
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CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H |
3.9
|
6.0
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2021-38503
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The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2021-38503
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/01/msg00001.html
[SECURITY] [DLA 2874-1] thunderbird security updateMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/12/msg00030.html
[SECURITY] [DLA 2863-1] firefox-esr security updateMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-5026
Debian -- Security Information -- DSA-5026-1 firefox-esrThird Party Advisory
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https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2021-50/
Security Vulnerabilities fixed in Thunderbird 91.3 — MozillaVendor Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202202-03
Mozilla Firefox: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 202202-03) — Gentoo securityThird Party Advisory
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https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2021-49/
Security Vulnerabilities fixed in Firefox ESR 91.3 — MozillaVendor Advisory
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https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1729517
Access DeniedIssue Tracking;Permissions Required;Vendor Advisory
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https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5034
Debian -- Security Information -- DSA-5034-1 thunderbirdThird Party Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-14
Mozilla Thunderbird: Multiple Vulnerabilities (GLSA 202208-14) — Gentoo securityThird Party Advisory
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https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2021-48/
Security Vulnerabilities fixed in Firefox 94 — MozillaVendor Advisory
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