CVE-2019-11727

5.3 MEDIUM 2% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

A vulnerability exists where it possible to force Network Security Services (NSS) to sign CertificateVerify with PKCS#1 v1.5 signatures when those are the only ones advertised by server in CertificateRequest in TLS 1.3. PKCS#1 v1.5 signatures should not be used for TLS 1.3 messages. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 68.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in. Limited direct impact.
Exploit odds: 1.8% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2019-07-23 14:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 02:13 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 1.8% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 5.3 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2019-07-23 14:15 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 02:13 UTC
Exploit probability: 1.8% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-295 · Improper certificate validation
Record status: Modified

Affected

Mozilla Firefox < 68.0

Attack profile CVSS 3.0 · 5.3

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: None
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: None
Integrity: Low
Availability: None

Raw vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record