CVE-2011-2486: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2011-2486: nspluginwrapper before 1.4.4 does not properly provide access to NPNVprivateModeBool variable settings, whi...

nspluginwrapper before 1.4.4 does not properly provide access to NPNVprivateModeBool variable settings, which could prevent Firefox plugins from determining if they should run in Private Browsing mode and allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions, as demonstrated using Flash.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 23:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This issue affects nspluginwrapper before 1.4.4. A browser plugin could fail to detect Firefox Private Browsing mode, potentially bypassing privacy-related access restrictions. It is mainly a legacy desktop-browser risk, not a server-side compromise signal. Exposure is likely limited to systems still running nspluginwrapper before 1.4.4 with Firefox plugins. The bundle does not provide CPEs or a full vendor/product matrix, so asset confirmation is required. Prioritize as a legacy endpoint hygiene issue. Address affected desktops during patch or decommissioning work, especially where private browsing controls matter, but do not treat it as an active mass-exploitation emergency from the supplied evidence. Mitigation focus: Upgrade nspluginwrapper to version 1.4.4 or later where applicable.; Review Red Hat or distribution vendor advisories for packaged fixes.; Remove obsolete browser plugins such as Flash where business use no longer exists..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 12:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 19, 2012, 11:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=702034CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://github.com/davidben/nspluginwrapper/commit/7e4ab8e1189846041f955e6c83f72bc1624e7a98CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=715384CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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