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CVE-2022-34473: XSS

First published: Tue Jun 28 2022(Updated: )

The HTML Sanitizer should have sanitized the <code>href</code> attribute of SVG <code>&lt;use&gt;</code> tags; however it incorrectly did not sanitize <code>xlink:href</code> attributes. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 102.

Credit: security@mozilla.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Firefox<102
102
Firefox<102.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-34473?

    CVE-2022-34473 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability affecting affected Versions of Mozilla Firefox below 102.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-34473?

    To fix CVE-2022-34473, upgrade Mozilla Firefox to version 102 or later.

  • Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2022-34473?

    CVE-2022-34473 affects all versions of Mozilla Firefox prior to version 102.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2022-34473?

    The impact of CVE-2022-34473 is that it allows attackers to potentially exploit SVG <use> tags due to improper sanitization of xlink:href attributes.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-34473?

    There are no known workarounds for CVE-2022-34473, and users are advised to update to the latest version of Firefox.

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