CVE-2015-2720: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2015-2720: The update implementation in Mozilla Firefox before 38.0 on Windows does not ensure that the pathname for u...

The update implementation in Mozilla Firefox before 38.0 on Windows does not ensure that the pathname for updater.exe corresponds to the application directory, which might allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse file.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 05:24 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is a legacy Windows Firefox local privilege escalation issue. Firefox before 38.0 could run an updater.exe from an unexpected path, allowing a local user to place a Trojan horse updater and potentially gain higher privileges. Exposure is most likely on unmanaged or legacy Windows endpoints still running Firefox before 38.0. Current supported Firefox deployments are unlikely to be affected, but the bundle does not provide complete product inventory data. Prioritize remediation where legacy Firefox remains on Windows systems with shared users or weak local controls. This is not KEV-listed, but unsupported browser software creates avoidable operational risk. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Windows Firefox installations to a supported version.; Treat Firefox before 38.0 as affected unless vendor guidance says otherwise.; Remove unsupported legacy Firefox from managed endpoints..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 22:39 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 14, 2015, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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