#VU64767 Security features bypass in Mozilla Firefox - CVE-2022-34473

Vulnerability identifier: #VU64767

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-34473

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
Mozilla Firefox

Software vendor:
Mozilla

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of the xlink:hrefattribute of SVG <use> tags. A remote attacker can bypass the HTML Sanitizerand perform XSS attacks.

Install updates from vendor's website.

• https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2022-24/