CVE-2025-11716: Sandboxed iframes allowed links to open in external apps (Android only)

Published Oct 14, 2025
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Updated

Links in a sandboxed iframe could open an external app on Android without the required "allow-" permission.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Firefox<144
144
Mozilla Thunderbird<144
144
All of the following
Any of the following
Mozilla Firefox<144.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<144.0
Google Android

Event History

Oct 14, 2025
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Updated
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
Affected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:27 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-11716?

CVE-2025-11716 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-11716?

To fix CVE-2025-11716, update Firefox or Thunderbird to version 144 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2025-11716?

CVE-2025-11716 affects Firefox versions prior to 144 and Thunderbird versions prior to 144.

4

How does CVE-2025-11716 impact users?

CVE-2025-11716 allows links within sandboxed iframes to open external applications without the required permissions, posing security risks.

5

Was there a fix released for CVE-2025-11716?

Yes, a fix for CVE-2025-11716 was included in the release of Firefox and Thunderbird version 144.

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