CVE-2021-29953: XSS

Published May 5, 2021
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Updated

A malicious webpage could have forced a Firefox for Android user into executing attacker-controlled JavaScript in the context of another domain, resulting in a Universal Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability. Note: This issue only affected Firefox for Android. Other operating systems are unaffected. Further details are being temporarily withheld to allow users an opportunity to update.. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 88.0.1 and Firefox for Android < 88.1.3.

Other sources

By triggering multiple pop-up prompts containing javascript: URLs, a malicious webpage could have forced a Firefox for Android user into executing attacker-controlled JavaScript in the context of another domain, resulting in a Universal Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability.Note: This issue only affected Firefox for Android. Other operating systems are unaffected.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Firefox<88.0.1
88.0.1
All of the following
Mozilla Firefox=88.1.3
Google Android
Mozilla Firefox<88.0.1
Mozilla Firefox Android<88.1.3

Event History

May 5, 2021
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jun 24, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:17 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-29953?

The severity of CVE-2021-29953 is classified as high due to its potential for Universal Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-29953?

To fix CVE-2021-29953, update Firefox for Android to version 88.1.3 or later.

3

Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2021-29953?

CVE-2021-29953 affects Firefox for Android versions up to 88.1.3 and Firefox desktop versions up to 88.0.1.

4

Can CVE-2021-29953 affect other operating systems?

No, CVE-2021-29953 only affects Firefox for Android; other operating systems such as desktop versions are not impacted.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-29953?

CVE-2021-29953 is a Universal Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability, allowing attackers to execute malicious JavaScript in a different domain.

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