CVE-2025-5263: Error handling for script execution was incorrectly isolated from web content

Published May 27, 2025
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Updated

Error handling for script execution was incorrectly isolated from web content, which could have allowed cross-origin leak attacks.

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Firefox<139
Mozilla Firefox ESR<115.24, <128.11
Mozilla Thunderbird<139
139
Mozilla Thunderbird<128.11
128.11
Mozilla Firefox ESR<115.24
115.24
Mozilla Firefox ESR<128.11
128.11
Mozilla Firefox<139
139
Mozilla Firefox<115.24.0
Mozilla Firefox<139.0
Mozilla Firefox>=116.0<128.11.0

Event History

May 27, 2025
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Updated
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
Affected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:29 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:29 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-5263?

CVE-2025-5263 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow cross-origin leak attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-5263?

To fix CVE-2025-5263, update Mozilla Firefox to version 139 or Firefox ESR to version 128.11 or higher.

3

Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2025-5263?

CVE-2025-5263 affects Firefox versions prior to 139 and Firefox ESR versions prior to 115.24 and 128.11.

4

Can CVE-2025-5263 lead to data breaches?

Yes, due to its ability to facilitate cross-origin leak attacks, CVE-2025-5263 can potentially lead to data breaches.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-5263?

There are no known workarounds for CVE-2025-5263; the recommended action is to update to the latest version.

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