How severe is CVE-2024-6605?

CVE-2024-6605 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-6605 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-6605?

CVE-2024-6605 affects Mozilla Firefox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6605?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-6605 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6605 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47667.

When was CVE-2024-6605 published?

CVE-2024-6605 was published on 2024-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6605

CVE-2024-6605 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-277.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47667
Weakness: CWE-277
Affected product: Mozilla Firefox
Published: 2024-07-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Firefox Android allowed immediate interaction with permission prompts. This could be used for tapjacking. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 128.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6605?: Firefox Android allowed immediate interaction with permission prompts. This could be used for tapjacking. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 128.
How severe is CVE-2024-6605?: CVE-2024-6605 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-6605 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-6605?: CVE-2024-6605 affects Mozilla Firefox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6605?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-6605 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6605 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47667.
When was CVE-2024-6605 published?: CVE-2024-6605 was published on 2024-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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