CVE-2025-54145
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Publication date: 2025-08-19

Last updated on: 2026-04-13

Assigner: Mozilla Corporation

Description
The QR scanner could allow arbitrary websites to be opened if a user was tricked into scanning a malicious link that leveraged Firefox's open-text URL scheme. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox for iOS 141.
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Published
2025-08-19
Last Modified
2026-04-13
Generated
2026-05-27
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2025-08-19
EPSS Evaluated
2026-05-25
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Showing 1 associated CPE
Vendor Product Version / Range
mozilla firefox From 60.9.0 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-601 The web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a redirect.
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?

This vulnerability involves the QR scanner in Firefox for iOS versions before 141. If a user scans a malicious QR code containing a specially crafted link that exploits Firefox's open-text URL scheme, it could cause arbitrary websites to be opened without the user's intent.


How can this vulnerability impact me? :

The vulnerability could lead to users being redirected to arbitrary websites without their consent, potentially exposing them to phishing, malware, or other malicious content.


What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?

Update Firefox for iOS to version 141 or later to ensure the vulnerability is patched. Additionally, advise users to be cautious when scanning QR codes and avoid scanning codes from untrusted sources.


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