CVE-2022-22744: Command Injection
First published: Tue Jan 11 2022(Updated: )
The constructed curl command from the "Copy as curl" feature in DevTools was not properly escaped for PowerShell. This could have lead to command injection if pasted into a Powershell prompt.This bug only affects Firefox for Windows. Other operating systems are unaffected.
Credit: security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Thunderbird | <91.5 | 91.5 |
| Firefox | <96 | 96 |
| Firefox ESR | <91.5 | 91.5 |
| Firefox | <96.0 | |
| Firefox ESR | <91.5 | |
| Thunderbird | <91.5 | |
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | ||
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Firefox | <96.0 | |
| Firefox ESR | <91.5 | |
| Thunderbird | <91.5 | |
| Microsoft Windows Operating System |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1737252
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2022-02/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2022-01/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2022-03/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-01/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-02/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-03/
Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-22744?
CVE-2022-22744 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for command injection in PowerShell.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22744?
To mitigate CVE-2022-22744, users should upgrade to Firefox ESR version 91.5 or Firefox version 96 and ensure all software is updated.
Who is affected by CVE-2022-22744?
CVE-2022-22744 primarily affects Firefox and Thunderbird users on Windows operating systems.
What does CVE-2022-22744 exploit?
CVE-2022-22744 exploits the "Copy as curl" feature in DevTools where the constructed curl command is not properly escaped.
Is CVE-2022-22744 limited to specific versions?
Yes, CVE-2022-22744 affects Firefox versions up to 96 and Firefox ESR versions up to 91.5.
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