CVE-2025-27425: QR code user confirmation bypass with invalid protocol

Published Feb 24, 2025
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Updated

Scanning certain QR codes that included text with a website URL could allow the URL to be opened without presenting the user with a confirmation alert first

Affected Software

5 affected components
All of the following
Mozilla Firefox=136
Apple iOS and iPadOS
Mozilla Firefox for iOS<136
All of the following
Mozilla Firefox<136.0
iPhone OS

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox for iOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 136

Event History

Feb 24, 2025
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
Mar 4, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:31 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-27425?

The severity of CVE-2025-27425 is classified as high due to the potential for unauthorized URL navigation without user confirmation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-27425?

To fix CVE-2025-27425, update Firefox and iOS to the latest version that addresses the vulnerability.

3

What versions of software are affected by CVE-2025-27425?

CVE-2025-27425 affects Firefox version 136 and also impacts Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS versions prior to the fix.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-27425?

CVE-2025-27425 is a security vulnerability that allows URLs embedded in QR codes to be opened without user confirmation.

5

Can CVE-2025-27425 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-27425 can be exploited remotely by scanning malicious QR codes that include a harmful URL.

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