CVE-2025-3029: URL Bar Spoofing via non-BMP Unicode characters

Published Apr 1, 2025
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Updated

A crafted URL containing specific Unicode characters could have hidden the true origin of the page, resulting in a potential spoofing attack.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Thunderbird<137
137
Mozilla Thunderbird<128.9
128.9
Mozilla Firefox ESR<128.9
128.9
Mozilla Firefox<137
137
Mozilla Firefox<128.9.0
Mozilla Firefox<137.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<128.9.0
Mozilla Thunderbird>=129.0<137.0

Event History

Apr 1, 2025
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:28 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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-2025-3029?

CVE-2025-3029 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the risk of spoofing attacks.

2

How can I fix CVE-2025-3029?

To fix CVE-2025-3029, update your Mozilla Thunderbird or Firefox to the latest version beyond the vulnerable releases.

3

What versions of software are affected by CVE-2025-3029?

CVE-2025-3029 affects Thunderbird versions prior to 137, Thunderbird ESR versions prior to 128.9, Firefox versions prior to 137, and Firefox ESR versions prior to 128.9.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2025-3029 facilitate?

CVE-2025-3029 facilitates potential spoofing attacks by allowing crafted URLs to hide the true origin of a page.

5

Who is the vendor for CVE-2025-3029?

The vendor for CVE-2025-3029 is Mozilla, which produces both Thunderbird and Firefox.

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