CVE-2019-11708
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitInsufficient vetting of parameters passed with the Prompt:Open IPC message between child and parent processes can result in the non-sandboxed parent process opening web content chosen by a compromised child process.
Published Jul 23, 2019 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as ALPINE-CVE-2019-11708, DEBIAN-CVE-2019-11708, DSA-4474-1, MFSA 2019-19, SUSE-SU-2019:1682-1, SUSE-SU-2019:1684-1, UBUNTU-CVE-2019-11708, USN-4032-1
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2019-11708 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v3.1) affecting Firefox (Mozilla), Thunderbird (Mozilla), Firefox ESR (alpine) and 15 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jun 20, 2019. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Firefox 0:60.7.2-1.el6_10, Firefox 0:60.7.2-1.el7_6, Firefox 0:60.7.2-3.el8_0.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
10.0
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
56%
Higher than 99.0% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Insufficient vetting of parameters passed with the Prompt:Open IPC message between child and parent processes can result in the non-sandboxed parent process opening web content chosen by a compromised child process. When combined with additional vulnerabilities this could result in executing arbitrary code on the user's computer. This vulnerability affects Firefox ESR < 60.7.2, Firefox < 67.0.4, and Thunderbird < 60.7.2.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | May 23, 2022 | Jun 13, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Jun 20, 2019 | Jun 13, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | May 23, 2022 | Jun 13, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | May 23, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
187 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| FirefoxMozilla | >= unspecified | 67.0.4 |
| ThunderbirdMozilla | >= unspecified | 60.7.2 |
| Firefox ESRalpine | >= unspecified | 60.7.2-r0 |
| mozjs60alpine | See advisory | 60.7.2-r0 |
| mozjs68alpine | See advisory | 60.7.2-r0 |
Patched Releases
Firefox
0:60.7.2-1.el6_10, 0:60.7.2-1.el7_6, 0:60.7.2-3.el8_0, 60.7.2-1.0.1.el6_10, 60.7.2-1.0.1.el7_6, 60.7.2-3.0.2.el8_0, 67.0.4-1, 67.0.4+build1-0ubuntu0.16.04.1, 67.0.4+build1-0ubuntu0.18.04.1, 67.0.4, 60.7.2
Firefox ESR
60.7.2, 128.5.1-1.1, 60.7.2-r0, 60.7.2esr-1, 60.7.2esr-1~deb9u1
firefox-esr-branding-upstream
128.5.1-1.1
firefox-esr-translations-common
128.5.1-1.1
firefox-esr-translations-other
128.5.1-1.1
Thunderbird
60.7.2, 0:60.7.2-2.el6_10, 0:60.7.2-2.el7_6, 0:60.7.2-2.el8_0, 1:60.7.2-1, 1:60.7.2-1~deb8u1, 1:60.7.2-1~deb9u1, 1:60.7.2+build2-0ubuntu0.16.04.1, 1:60.7.2+build2-0ubuntu0.18.04.1, 60.7.2-2.0.1.el6_10, 60.7.2-2.0.1.el7_6, 60.7.2-2.0.1.el8_0, 60.7.2-2.amzn2.0.1
MozillaFirefox
60.7.2-109.80.1, 60.7.2-3.48.1, 60.7.2-lp151.2.7.1, 60.8.0esr-78.43.2, 92.0-1.2
MozillaFirefox-branding-upstream
60.7.2-lp151.2.7.1, 92.0-1.2
MozillaFirefox-buildsymbols
60.7.2-lp151.2.7.1
MozillaFirefox-devel
60.7.2-109.80.1, 60.7.2-3.48.1, 60.7.2-lp151.2.7.1, 92.0-1.2
MozillaFirefox-translations-common
60.7.2-109.80.1, 60.7.2-3.48.1, 60.7.2-lp151.2.7.1, 60.8.0esr-78.43.2, 92.0-1.2
MozillaFirefox-translations-other
60.7.2-3.48.1, 60.7.2-lp151.2.7.1, 60.8.0esr-78.43.2, 92.0-1.2
MozillaThunderbird
60.7.2-3.43.1, 60.7.2-85.1, 60.7.2-98.1, 60.7.2-lp151.2.7.1, 91.1.1-1.1
MozillaThunderbird-buildsymbols
60.7.2-85.1, 60.7.2-98.1, 60.7.2-lp151.2.7.1
MozillaThunderbird-translations-common
60.7.2-3.43.1, 60.7.2-85.1, 60.7.2-98.1, 60.7.2-lp151.2.7.1, 91.1.1-1.1
MozillaThunderbird-translations-other
60.7.2-3.43.1, 60.7.2-85.1, 60.7.2-98.1, 60.7.2-lp151.2.7.1, 91.1.1-1.1
mozjs60
60.7.2-r0, NA
mozjs68
60.7.2-r0
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jun 20, 2019
Publicly disclosed
Jul 23, 2019
Added to CISA KEV
May 23, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
May 23, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
May 23, 2022
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
- CWE-270 Privilege Context Switching Error
References
- advisoryhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155592/Mozilla-Firefox-Windows-64-Bit-Chain-Exploit.html
- advisoryRHSA-2019:1603
- advisoryRHSA-2019:1604
- advisoryRHSA-2019:1623
- advisoryRHSA-2019:1624
FAQ
Common Questions.
Insufficient vetting of parameters passed with the Prompt:Open IPC message between child and parent processes can result in the non-sandboxed parent process opening web content chosen by a compromised child process.
Affected: Firefox (Mozilla) versions >= unspecified; Thunderbird (Mozilla) versions >= unspecified; Firefox ESR (alpine) versions >= unspecified, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jun 20, 2019.
Yes. It was added on May 23, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Jun 13, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Firefox 0:60.7.2-1.el6_10, Firefox 0:60.7.2-1.el7_6, Firefox 0:60.7.2-3.el8_0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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