CVE-2025-3859
First published: Mon Apr 21 2025(Updated: )
Websites directing users to long URLs that caused eliding to occur in the location view could leverage the truncating behavior to potentially trick users into thinking they were on a different webpage
Credit: security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla Focus | <138 | |
| Mozilla Focus | <138 | 138 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-3859?
CVE-2025-3859 has been classified with a medium severity rating.
How do I fix CVE-2025-3859?
To mitigate CVE-2025-3859, users should upgrade to Focus version 138 or later.
What impact does CVE-2025-3859 have on users?
CVE-2025-3859 could potentially mislead users by truncating long URLs, leading to a misconception of their webpage location.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2025-3859?
CVE-2025-3859 affects Focus versions prior to 138.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-3859 before updating?
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2025-3859, so updating is recommended to mitigate the risk.
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