CVE-2008-3198: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-3198: Mozilla Firefox 3.x before 3.0.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script into a chrome docum...

Mozilla Firefox 3.x before 3.0.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script into a chrome document via unspecified vectors, as demonstrated by injection into a XUL error page. NOTE: this can be leveraged to execute arbitrary code using CVE-2008-2933.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 09:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Firefox 3 vulnerability where a malicious page could inject script into privileged browser interface content. The CVE says it could be chained with another Firefox issue to execute arbitrary code. Modern exposure should be limited to unmanaged legacy systems still running Firefox before 3.0.1. Likely limited to legacy endpoints, kiosks, lab systems, or archived virtual machines running Firefox 3.x before 3.0.1. The source bundle does not identify affected operating systems, enterprise distributions, or downstream products. Treat this as a legacy exposure issue. It is not a current widespread browser risk unless obsolete Firefox 3.x remains in use. If found, prioritize removal because the described impact crosses browser privilege boundaries and may support code execution when chained. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Firefox 3.x installations to 3.0.1 or later, based on Mozilla's fixed-version reference.; Retire unsupported Firefox 3.x builds from production, kiosk, and jump-host environments.; Check Mozilla advisory MFSA 2008-35 for vendor-specific remediation details..

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

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 17, 2008, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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firefox-chrome-xss(44199)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=441169CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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