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CVE-2026-12068 Gen Digital CVE debrief

CVE-2026-12068 is an information disclosure vulnerability in Avira Password Manager when used with Mozilla Firefox. A remote attacker operating a cross-origin iframe may obtain credentials autofilled for the parent web page via incorrect autofill field selection. This issue affects Avira Password Manager when used with Mozilla Firefox on Windows, macOS, and Linux. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 7.4, with a severity rating of HIGH.

Vendor: Gen Digital
Product: Avira Password Manager
CVSS: HIGH 7.4
CISA KEV: Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published: 2026-06-12
Original CVE updated: 2026-06-12
Advisory published: 2026-06-12
Advisory updated: 2026-06-12

Who should care

Users of Avira Password Manager with Mozilla Firefox on Windows, macOS, and Linux should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary precautions.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is caused by incorrect autofill field selection in Avira Password Manager when used with Mozilla Firefox. This allows a remote attacker operating a cross-origin iframe to obtain credentials autofilled for the parent web page.

Defensive priority

HIGH

Recommended defensive actions

Update Avira Password Manager to the latest version
Use a secure password manager
Be cautious when using autofill features

Evidence notes

The CVE record was obtained from the official CVE website. The vulnerability details were obtained from the NVD database.

Official resources

CVE-2026-12068 was published on 2026-06-12T23:16:33.553Z and has not been modified since then.