How severe is CVE-2010-3171?

CVE-2010-3171 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-3171 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-3171?

CVE-2010-3171 primarily affects Mozilla Firefox. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-3171?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2010-3171 published?

CVE-2010-3171 was published on 2010-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-3171

CVE-2010-3171 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-310.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Mozilla Firefox
Published: 2010-09-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Math.random function in the JavaScript implementation in Mozilla Firefox 3.5.10 through 3.5.11, 3.6.4 through 3.6.8, and 4.0 Beta1 uses a random number generator that is seeded only once per document object, which makes it easier for remote attackers to track a user, or trick a user into acting upon a spoofed pop-up message, by calculating the seed value, related to a "temporary footprint" and an "in-session phishing attack." NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incorrect fix for CVE-2008-5913.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3171?: The Math.random function in the JavaScript implementation in Mozilla Firefox 3.5.10 through 3.5.11, 3.6.4 through 3.6.8, and 4.0 Beta1 uses a random number generator that is seeded only once per document object, which makes it easier for remote attackers to track a user, or trick a user into acting upon a spoofed pop-up message, by calculating the seed value, related to a "temporary footprint" and an "in-session phishing attack." NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incorrect fix for CVE-2008-5913.
How severe is CVE-2010-3171?: CVE-2010-3171 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-3171 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-3171?: CVE-2010-3171 primarily affects Mozilla Firefox. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3171?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-3171 published?: CVE-2010-3171 was published on 2010-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:3.5.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:3.5.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:3.6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:3.6.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:3.6.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:3.6.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:4.0:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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