# CVE-2018-5182: firefox: If a text string that happens to be a filename in the operating system's native format is dragged and dropped onto th...

CVE-2018-5182 is fixed in 4 products on 1 platform, first by firefox 60.0+build2-0ubuntu1, released May 10, 2018. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-5182
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0202
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: May 10, 2018

## Description

If a text string that happens to be a filename in the operating system's native format is dragged and dropped onto the addressbar the specified local file will be opened. This is contrary to policy and is what would happen if the string were the equivalent "file:" URL. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 60.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | firefox Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 60.0+build2-0ubuntu1 | [firefox 60.0+build2-0ubuntu1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-firefox-60.0-build2-0ubuntu1.md) | May 10, 2018 |
| Linux | firefox-globalmenu Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 60.0+build2-0ubuntu1 | [firefox-globalmenu 60.0+build2-0ubuntu1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-firefox-globalmenu-60.0-build2-0ubuntu1.md) | May 10, 2018 |
| Linux | firefox-mozsymbols Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 60.0+build2-0ubuntu1 | [firefox-mozsymbols 60.0+build2-0ubuntu1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-firefox-mozsymbols-60.0-build2-0ubuntu1.md) | May 10, 2018 |
| Linux | firefox-testsuite Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 60.0+build2-0ubuntu1 | [firefox-testsuite 60.0+build2-0ubuntu1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-firefox-testsuite-60.0-build2-0ubuntu1.md) | May 10, 2018 |

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