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CVE-2023-6868 (GCVE-0-2023-6868)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-12-19 13:38 – Updated: 2025-02-13 17:26
VLAI
Summary
In some instances, the user-agent would allow push requests which lacked a valid VAPID even though the push manager subscription defined one. This could allow empty messages to be sent from unauthorized parties. *This bug only affects Firefox on Android.* This vulnerability affects Firefox < 121.
Severity
4.3 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
CWE
  • WebPush requests on Firefox for Android did not require VAPID key
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Mozilla Firefox Affected: unspecified , < 121 (custom)
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Credits
John-Mark Gurney
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