CVE-2024-9680
CRITICAL CISA KEVCVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
—
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
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SSVC status
Description
An attacker was able to achieve code execution in the content process by exploiting a use-after-free in Animation timelines. We have had reports of this vulnerability being exploited in the wild. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 131.0.2, Firefox ESR < 128.3.1, Firefox ESR < 115.16.1, Thunderbird < 131.0.1, Thunderbird < 128.3.1, and Thunderbird < 115.16.0.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 10/15/2024
- Patch Due Date
- 11/5/2024
- Ransomware Use
- Known
- Required Action
- Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Technical Details
- CVSS v3 Vector
- 3.1
- Published
- 10/9/2024
- Last Modified
- 11/4/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-9680?
An attacker was able to achieve code execution in the content process by exploiting a use-after-free in Animation timelines. We have had reports of this vulnerability being exploited in the wild. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 131.0.2, Firefox ESR < 128.3.1, Firefox ESR < 115.16.1, Thunderbird < 131.0.1, Thunderbird < 128.3.1, and Thunderbird < 115.16.0.
Is CVE-2024-9680 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2024-9680 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 11/5/2024.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-9680?
CVE-2024-9680 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity), with vector string 3.1.
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