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CVE-2018-5182

HIGH · CVSS 7.5 EPSS 2.08%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2018-06-11 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5. It affects Firefox.

CVE
CVE-2018-5182
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.5
EPSS
2.08%
Firefox

Original NVD Description

If a text string that happens to be a filename in the operating system's native format is dragged and dropped onto the addressbar the specified local file will be opened. This is contrary to policy and is what would happen if the string were the equivalent "file:" URL. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 60.

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