CWE
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Advisory Published
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Updated

CVE-2021-43530: XSS

First published: Tue Nov 02 2021(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.

Credit: security@mozilla.org security@mozilla.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mozilla Firefox<94.0
Google Android
Mozilla Firefox<94
94
All of
Mozilla Firefox<94.0
Google Android

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-43530?

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

  • 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.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-43530?

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

  • 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.

  • 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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