#VU85809 Security features bypass in Focus for iOS - CVE-2024-0605 

 

#VU85809 Security features bypass in Focus for iOS - CVE-2024-0605

Published: January 26, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU85809
Vulnerability risk: 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-2024-0605
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Focus for iOS
Software vendor:
Mozilla

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a race condition in javascript: URI with a setTimeout running on top origin sites. A remote attacker can  execute arbitrary scripts on top origin sites in urlbar and compromise any loaded page.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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