CVE-2021-43530: XSS

Published Nov 2, 2021
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Updated

A Universal XSS vulnerability was present in Firefox for Android resulting from improper sanitization when processing a URL scanned from a QR code. This bug only affects Firefox for Android. Other operating systems are unaffected.. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 94.

Other sources

A Universal XSS vulnerability was present in Firefox for Android resulting from improper sanitization when processing a URL scanned from a QR code.This bug only affects Firefox for Android. Other operating systems are unaffected.

Mozilla

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Firefox<94
94
All of the following
Mozilla Firefox<94.0
Google Android
Mozilla Firefox<94.0
Google Android

Event History

Nov 2, 2021
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Dec 8, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:21 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:21 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-43530?

CVE-2021-43530 is a Universal XSS vulnerability in Firefox for Android.

2

How does CVE-2021-43530 affect users?

CVE-2021-43530 affects users of Firefox for Android by allowing attackers to execute malicious scripts on websites visited by the user.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-43530?

The severity of CVE-2021-43530 is rated as high, with a severity value of 7.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-43530?

To fix CVE-2021-43530, users should update their Firefox for Android to version 94 or higher, as recommended by Mozilla.

5

Are other operating systems affected by CVE-2021-43530?

No, other operating systems are unaffected by CVE-2021-43530. This vulnerability only affects Firefox for Android.

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