CWE
79
EPSS
0.043%
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2024-26281: XSS

First published: Mon Feb 19 2024(Updated: )

Upon scanning a JavaScript URI with the QR code scanner, an attacker could have executed unauthorized scripts on the current top origin sites in the URL bar.

Credit: security@mozilla.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
Firefox=123
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-26281?

    CVE-2024-26281 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized script execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-26281?

    To mitigate CVE-2024-26281, users should update their Mozilla Firefox to the latest version available.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2024-26281?

    CVE-2024-26281 affects Mozilla Firefox version 123 and Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS.

  • What type of attack is associated with CVE-2024-26281?

    CVE-2024-26281 is associated with a cross-site scripting attack via JavaScript URIs scanned by QR code scanners.

  • Can CVE-2024-26281 affect my web applications?

    Yes, CVE-2024-26281 can impact web applications by allowing attackers to execute unauthorized scripts on sites visited by users.

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