CVE-2025-9180 Same-origin policy bypass in the Graphics: Canvas2D component

High 8.1 Published Updated

Attackers can bypass the same-origin policy in Canvas2D, potentially accessing cross-origin data in Firefox and Thunderbird.

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-2025-9180?

CVE-2025-9180 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox, published on 19 Aug 2025. 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

Same-origin policy bypass in the Graphics: Canvas2D component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 142, Firefox ESR 115.27, Firefox ESR 128.14, Firefox ESR 140.2, Thunderbird 142, Thunderbird 128.14, and Thunderbird 140.2.

Weakness: CWE-346

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-9180?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird.

How do I fix CVE-2025-9180?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2025-9180 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-9180 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2025-9180, GHSA-728v-c7pv-wm7x, UBUNTU-CVE-2025-9180.

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