CVE-2021-23985

MediumCVSS 6.5/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

Description

If an attacker is able to alter specific about:config values (for example malware running on the user's computer), the Devtools remote debugging feature could have been enabled in a way that was unnoticable to the user. This would have allowed a remote attacker (able to make a direct network connection to the victim) to monitor the user's browsing activity and (plaintext) network traffic. This was addressed by providing a visual cue when Devtools has an open network socket. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 87.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 6.5/10CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Mar 31, 2021
Last modified
Jun 17, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2021-23985: Medium severity, CVSS 6.5 | Vulnix