CVE-2019-17003

CVE-2019-17003 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Description

Scanning a QR code that contained a javascript: URL would have resulted in the Javascript being executed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-17003?
Scanning a QR code that contained a javascript: URL would have resulted in the Javascript being executed.
How severe is CVE-2019-17003?
CVE-2019-17003 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-17003 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-17003?
CVE-2019-17003 affects Mozilla Firefox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-17003?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-17003 published?
CVE-2019-17003 was published on 2023-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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