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CVE-2018-5143 URLs using "javascript:" have the protocol removed when pasted into the addressbar to protect users from cross-site…
Description
URLs using "javascript:" have the protocol removed when pasted into the addressbar to protect users from cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, but if a tab character is embedded in the "javascript:" URL the protocol is not removed and the script will execute. This could allow users to be socially engineered to run an XSS attack against themselves. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 59.
Affected products and versions
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Firefox 59 | earliest → < 59 | 59 |
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