CVE-2008-2810: Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.15 and SeaMonkey before 1.1.10 do not properly identify the context of Windows...

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This 2008 Mozilla issue affected older Firefox and SeaMonkey versions. A malicious website could bypass browser same-origin protections if the user had previously saved a Windows shortcut for that site. The attack required user context and legacy browser exposure, but same-origin bypass can affect confidentiality of browser-accessible data. Likely exposure is limited to environments still running the affected legacy Mozilla browser versions, especially on Windows systems where users saved website shortcuts. Modern supported browser deployments are unlikely to be affected, but legacy kiosks, embedded desktops, or old packaged distributions should be checked. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless affected browsers remain in production. Priority rises if old Windows desktops, kiosks, or packaged legacy applications still use Firefox before 2.0.0.15 or SeaMonkey before 1.1.10. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Firefox to 2.0.0.15 or later where applicable.; Upgrade SeaMonkey to 1.1.10 or later where applicable.; Apply relevant distribution vendor updates from Mozilla, Red Hat, SUSE, Debian, or Slackware..

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Jun 28, 2026, 18:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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