CVE-2011-4688: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2011-4688: Mozilla Firefox 8.0.1 and earlier does not prevent capture of data about the times of Same Origin Policy vi...

Mozilla Firefox 8.0.1 and earlier does not prevent capture of data about the times of Same Origin Policy violations during IFRAME loading attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to determine whether a document exists in the browser cache via crafted JavaScript code.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 00:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Firefox privacy issue. A malicious web page could use timing differences during iframe loads to infer whether certain documents were already in the browser cache. That can reveal browsing history or document existence signals, but the source bundle does not show system compromise or data theft beyond this side channel. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy endpoints still running Firefox 8.0.1 or earlier, including old kiosks, virtual desktops, lab machines, or unmanaged systems. The sources do not support impact to current Firefox versions or other browsers. Treat this as a legacy hygiene and privacy risk, not an emergency. Prioritize it when unsupported browsers remain in the environment, especially on shared, sensitive, or internet-facing workstations. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire Firefox 8.0.1 and earlier installations.; Check Mozilla or vendor guidance for fixed release details.; Enforce centrally managed browser update policies..

Prepared: Jun 27, 2026, 17:48 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 7, 2011, 19:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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