Description
Sites can bypass security checks on permissions to install lightweight themes by manipulating the "baseURI" property of the theme element. This could allow a malicious site to install a theme without user interaction which could contain offensive or embarrassing images. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 52.8, Thunderbird ESR < 52.8, Firefox < 60, and Firefox ESR < 52.8.
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Remediation
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DLA |
DLA-1376-1 | firefox-esr security update |
Debian DLA |
DLA-1382-1 | thunderbird security update |
Debian DSA |
DSA-4199-1 | firefox-esr security update |
Debian DSA |
DSA-4209-1 | thunderbird security update |
EUVD |
EUVD-2018-16953 | Sites can bypass security checks on permissions to install lightweight themes by manipulating the "baseURI" property of the theme element. This could allow a malicious site to install a theme without user interaction which could contain offensive or embarrassing images. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 52.8, Thunderbird ESR < 52.8, Firefox < 60, and Firefox ESR < 52.8. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-3645-1 | Firefox vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-3660-1 | Thunderbird vulnerabilities |
References
History
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +0000
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| CPEs | ||
| Vendors & Products |
Mozilla firefox Esr
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mozilla
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-05T05:26:46.983Z
Reserved: 2018-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2018-5168
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Status : Modified
Published: 2018-06-11T21:29:15.767
Modified: 2025-11-25T17:50:16.803
Link: CVE-2018-5168
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Weaknesses
Debian DLA
Debian DSA
EUVD
Ubuntu USN