Vulnerability identifier: #VU64766
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Mozilla Firefox
Client/Desktop applications /
Web browsers
Vendor: Mozilla
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of SVG <use>
tags that referenced a same-origin document. A remote attacker can bypass the HTML Sanitizer API by referencing a same-origin JavaScript file containing the script to be executed.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Mozilla Firefox: 92.0 - 101.0.1
External links
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2022-24/
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.