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 Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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All of | ||
Firefox | =123 | |
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS |
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(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
CVE-2024-26281 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized script execution.
To mitigate CVE-2024-26281, users should update their Mozilla Firefox to the latest version available.
CVE-2024-26281 affects Mozilla Firefox version 123 and Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS.
CVE-2024-26281 is associated with a cross-site scripting attack via JavaScript URIs scanned by QR code scanners.
Yes, CVE-2024-26281 can impact web applications by allowing attackers to execute unauthorized scripts on sites visited by users.