CVE-2024-43111 Cross-site scripting in Firefox for iOS

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute JavaScript in the browser via long-pressing download links, requiring users to upgrade Firefox for iOS.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-43111?

CVE-2024-43111 is a critical cross-site scripting vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox Mobile, published on 6 Aug 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Long pressing on a download link could potentially allow Javascript commands to be executed within the browser This vulnerability affects Firefox for iOS < 129.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-43111?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mozilla Firefox Mobile.

How do I fix CVE-2024-43111?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-43111 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2024-43111 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-43111 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Mozilla Firefox Mobile vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cr8r-7g9p-hcx6.

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