Improper access control in Firefox for Android - CVE-2023-25749
Published: March 14, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU73677
CSH Severity: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-25749
CWE-ID: CWE-284
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 execute arbitrary applications on the device.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions when using intents. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website and launch arbitrary installed applications on the device from the browser without any use prompt.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise the affected device.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.