CVE-2025-14331: Same-origin policy bypass in the Request Handling component

Published Dec 9, 2025
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Updated

Same-origin policy bypass in the Request Handling component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 146, Firefox ESR 115.31, Firefox ESR 140.6, Thunderbird 146, and Thunderbird 140.6.

Other sources

Same-origin policy bypass in the Request Handling component. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 146, Firefox ESR < 115.31, and Firefox ESR < 140.6.

— Red Hat

Affected Software

25 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Firefox<146
Mozilla Firefox ESR<115.31, <140.6
Mozilla Firefox ESR<115.31
115.31
Mozilla Thunderbird<146
146
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
ubuntu/mozjs52*
ubuntu/mozjs38*
ubuntu/mozjs68*
ubuntu/mozjs52*
ubuntu/mozjs102*
ubuntu/mozjs78*
ubuntu/mozjs91*
ubuntu/thunderbird<1:140.7.1+build1-0ubuntu0.22.04.1
1:140.7.1+build1-0ubuntu0.22.04.1
ubuntu/mozjs102*
ubuntu/mozjs115*
Mozilla Firefox<146
146
Mozilla Firefox ESR<140.6
140.6
Mozilla Thunderbird<140.6
140.6
debian/firefox
160.0-1
debian/firefox-esr
140.12.0esr-1~deb12u1153.7.0esr-1~deb12u1140.15.0esr-1~deb13u1153.7.0esr-1~deb13u1153.5.1esr-1153.7.0esr-1
debian/thunderbird
1:140.12.0esr-1~deb12u11:153.7.0esr-1~deb12u11:140.12.0esr-1~deb13u11:153.7.0esr-1~deb13u11:153.5.0esr-11:153.7.0esr-1

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 146
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:140.7.1+build1-0ubuntu0.22.04.1
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 140.6
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 160.0-1
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/firefox-esr to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 140.12.0esr-1~deb12u1Fixed in 153.7.0esr-1~deb12u1Fixed in 140.15.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 153.7.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 153.5.1esr-1Fixed in 153.7.0esr-1
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:140.12.0esr-1~deb12u1Fixed in 1:153.7.0esr-1~deb12u1Fixed in 1:140.12.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 1:153.7.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 1:153.5.0esr-1Fixed in 1:153.7.0esr-1
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 146
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox ESR to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 115.31
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox ESR to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 140.6
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 146
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade 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
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:38 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:38 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·04:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-14331?

CVE-2025-14331 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on user privacy and security.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-14331?

To fix CVE-2025-14331, users should update Firefox to version 146 or later, or Firefox ESR to version 115.31 or later.

3

What does CVE-2025-14331 affect?

CVE-2025-14331 affects versions of Firefox prior to 146 and Firefox ESR prior to 115.31 and 140.6.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2025-14331?

CVE-2025-14331 is a same-origin policy bypass vulnerability in the Request Handling component.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2025-14331?

Individuals using affected versions of Firefox or Firefox ESR are at risk due to CVE-2025-14331.

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