First published: Mon Feb 24 2025(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
Credit: security@mozilla.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
All of | ||
Firefox | =136 | |
Apple iOS and iPadOS | ||
Firefox | <136 |
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The severity of CVE-2025-27425 is classified as high due to the potential for unauthorized URL navigation without user confirmation.
To fix CVE-2025-27425, update Firefox and iOS to the latest version that addresses the vulnerability.
CVE-2025-27425 affects Firefox version 136 and also impacts Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS versions prior to the fix.
CVE-2025-27425 is a security vulnerability that allows URLs embedded in QR codes to be opened without user confirmation.
Yes, CVE-2025-27425 can be exploited remotely by scanning malicious QR codes that include a harmful URL.