CVE-2022-26384 Security feature bypass in Firefox

Critical 9.6 Published Updated

Attackers can execute JavaScript in sandboxed iframes by bypassing security restrictions, affecting Firefox and Thunderbird users.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2022-26384?

CVE-2022-26384 is a critical vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox, published on 22 Dec 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

If an attacker could control the contents of an iframe sandboxed with <code>allow-popups</code> but not <code>allow-scripts</code>, they were able to craft a link that, when clicked, would lead to JavaScript execution in violation of the sandbox. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 98, Firefox ESR < 91.7, and Thunderbird < 91.7.

Weakness: CWE-693

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-26384?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Firefox Esr, Mozilla Thunderbird.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26384?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2022-26384 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-26384 exists.

All Mozilla Firefox vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2022-26384, GHSA-cwm9-q742-vjcx, UBUNTU-CVE-2022-26384.

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