CVE-2024-0605 Race condition in Focus for iOS
Attackers can execute unauthorized scripts in the URL bar via a race condition, bypassing security measures in Focus for iOS.
- 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-0605?
CVE-2024-0605 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Focus for iOS, published on 22 Jan 2024. 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
Using a javascript: URI with a setTimeout race condition, an attacker can execute unauthorized scripts on top origin sites in urlbar. This bypasses security measures, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or unauthorized actions within the user's loaded webpage. This vulnerability affects Focus for iOS < 122.
Weakness: CWE-362
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-0605?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mozilla Firefox Focus.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0605?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-0605 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-0605 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-0605 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Mozilla Focus for iOS
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wph3-4v72-8x34.