Vulnerability identifier: #VU63918

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1887

CWE-ID: CWE-89

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Firefox for iOS
Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones

Vendor: Mozilla

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries in database.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data via a specified externally search term in history tab. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary SQL commands within the application database.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Firefox for iOS: 8.0 - 100.1

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External links
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2022-23/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.