CVE-2015-7184

CVE-2015-7184 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-284.

Key facts

Description

The fetch API implementation in Mozilla Firefox before 41.0.2 does not restrict access to the HTTP response body in certain situations where user credentials are supplied but the CORS cross-origin request algorithm is improperly followed, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via a crafted web site.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-7184?
The fetch API implementation in Mozilla Firefox before 41.0.2 does not restrict access to the HTTP response body in certain situations where user credentials are supplied but the CORS cross-origin request algorithm is improperly followed, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via a crafted web site.
How severe is CVE-2015-7184?
CVE-2015-7184 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-7184 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-7184?
CVE-2015-7184 affects Mozilla Firefox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7184?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-7184 published?
CVE-2015-7184 was published on 2015-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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