How severe is CVE-2024-4772?

CVE-2024-4772 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-4772 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-4772?

CVE-2024-4772 affects Mozilla Firefox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4772?

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

Does CVE-2024-4772 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-4772 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-44552.

When was CVE-2024-4772 published?

CVE-2024-4772 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-4772

CVE-2024-4772 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-338.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-44552
Weakness: CWE-338
Affected product: Mozilla Firefox
Published: 2024-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An HTTP digest authentication nonce value was generated using `rand()` which could lead to predictable values. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 126.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-4772?: An HTTP digest authentication nonce value was generated using `rand()` which could lead to predictable values. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 126.
How severe is CVE-2024-4772?: CVE-2024-4772 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-4772 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-4772?: CVE-2024-4772 affects Mozilla Firefox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4772?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-4772 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-4772 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-44552.
When was CVE-2024-4772 published?: CVE-2024-4772 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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