#VU116999 Security features bypass in Firefox for Android - CVE-2025-11716
Published: October 14, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU116999
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-11716
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Firefox for Android
Firefox for Android
Software vendor:
Mozilla
Mozilla
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect handling of sendboxed iframes. A remote attacker can trick the victim into clicking on a specially crafted link and open an external app on Android without the required "allow-" permission.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.