CVE-2025-14323: Privilege escalation in the DOM: Notifications component

Published Dec 9, 2025
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Updated

Privilege escalation in the DOM: Notifications component. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 146, Firefox ESR < 115.31, and Firefox ESR < 140.6.

Other sources

Privilege escalation in the DOM: Notifications component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 146, Firefox ESR 115.31, Firefox ESR 140.6, Thunderbird 146, and Thunderbird 140.6.

— MITRE

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Firefox<146
Mozilla Firefox ESR<115.31, <140.6
Mozilla Firefox ESR<115.31
115.31
Mozilla Firefox ESR<140.6
140.6
Mozilla Firefox<146
146
Mozilla Thunderbird<146
146
Mozilla Thunderbird<140.6
140.6
Mozilla Firefox<115.31.0
Mozilla Firefox<146.0
Mozilla Firefox>=116.0<140.6.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<140.6.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<146.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 115.31
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 140.6
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 146
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Mozilla Firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 146
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade Mozilla Firefox ESR to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 115.31
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade Mozilla Firefox ESR to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 140.6
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade Mozilla Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 146
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade Mozilla Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 140.6

Event History

Dec 9, 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·01:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:37 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-14323?

CVE-2025-14323 is identified as a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Notifications component of Firefox.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-14323?

To fix CVE-2025-14323, update Firefox to version 146 or later, or Firefox ESR to version 115.31 or later, or version 140.6.

3

Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2025-14323?

CVE-2025-14323 affects Firefox versions earlier than 146, Firefox ESR versions earlier than 115.31, and Firefox ESR versions earlier than 140.6.

4

Can CVE-2025-14323 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-14323 can potentially be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to escalate their privileges.

5

What component is vulnerable in CVE-2025-14323?

CVE-2025-14323 affects the Notifications component in the Firefox web browser.

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