CVE-2020-26953 (GCVE-0-2020-26953)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2020-12-09 00:20 – Updated: 2024-08-04 16:03
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Summary
It was possible to cause the browser to enter fullscreen mode without displaying the security UI; thus making it possible to attempt a phishing attack or otherwise confuse the user. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 83, Firefox ESR < 78.5, and Thunderbird < 78.5.
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  • Fullscreen could be enabled without displaying the security UI
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