HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2019-11707
HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2019-11707

Published: May 23, 2022

EPSS:83.30%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.2th

Official Description

Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird contain a type confusion vulnerability that can occur when manipulating JavaScript objects due to issues in Array.pop, allowing for an exploitable crash.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird Type Confusion Vulnerability

Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird contain a type confusion vulnerability that can occur when manipulating JavaScript objects due to issues in Array.pop, allowing for an exploitable crash.

Added to KEV: 2022-05-23Federal patch deadline: 2022-06-13
Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird contain a type confusion vulnerability in JavaScript object manipulation, specifically affecting Array.pop, which can lead to an exploitable crash. With an EPSS score of 0.83304 and inclusion in CISA's KEV, this flaw presents a high risk of exploitation.

This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild, confirming its use by attackers. Exploitation is typically remote and can occur when a user visits a malicious website or opens a crafted email.

Recommended Action

Users of Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird should update their applications to the latest available versions to patch this vulnerability. Exercise caution when browsing untrusted websites or opening suspicious emails.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-11707 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2019-11707 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.

Affected Vendors & Products

Mentioned vendors (from description):
Mozilla
CPE data not yet available in NVD for this CVE.

Exploit & PoC Resources

ACTIVE EXPLOITATIONConfirmed exploitation in the wild
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Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2019-11707
SeverityHIGH
CISA KEVYES — Active Exploitation
ExploitIN THE WILD
EPSS (30d)83.30%
PublishedMay 23, 2022

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2019-11707 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
  • !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
  • !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.