CVE-2024-0751

Summary

CVE-2024-0751 is a newly disclosed vulnerability that allows a malicious devtools extension to escalate privileges in Firefox versions below 122, Firefox ESR below 115.7, and Thunderbird below 115.7. By exploiting this flaw, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive user information or even take control of the affected browser. This privilege escalation vulnerability poses a significant risk, especially for those who use custom devtools extensions or visit untrusted websites. Users are strongly advised to update their browsers to the latest versions as soon as possible to mitigate this threat.

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