#VU59381 Security features bypass in Mozilla Firefox and Firefox ESR - CVE-2022-22739
Published: January 11, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU59381
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22739
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Mozilla Firefox
Firefox ESR
Mozilla Firefox
Firefox ESR
Software vendor:
Mozilla
Mozilla
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to missing throttling on external protocol launch dialog. A malicious websites can trick users into accepting launching a program to handle an external URL protocol.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.