CVE-2025-11718: Address bar could be spoofed on Android using visibilitychange

Published Oct 14, 2025
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Updated

When the address bar was hidden due to scrolling on Android, a malicious page could create a fake address bar to fool the user in response to a visibilitychange event

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Firefox<144
144
All of the following
Mozilla Firefox<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
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-2025-11718?

The severity of CVE-2025-11718 is classified as high due to the potential for user deception through a fake address bar.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-11718?

To fix CVE-2025-11718, update your Mozilla Firefox to version 145 or later as it contains the necessary patches.

3

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-11718?

CVE-2025-11718 can lead to phishing attacks, where users may be misled into entering sensitive information into a fake address bar.

4

Is my version of Firefox vulnerable to CVE-2025-11718?

If you are using Mozilla Firefox version 144 or lower, your version is vulnerable to CVE-2025-11718.

5

What should I do if I encounter a suspicious address bar while using Firefox on Android?

If you encounter a suspicious address bar in Firefox on Android, do not enter any information and update Firefox immediately.

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