CVE-2025-5266: Script element events leaked cross-origin resource status

Published May 27, 2025
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Updated

Script elements loading cross-origin resources generated load and error events which leaked information enabling XS-Leaks attacks. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 139, Firefox ESR 128.11, Thunderbird 139, and Thunderbird 128.11.

Other sources

Script elements loading cross-origin resources generated load and error events which leaked information enabling XS-Leaks attacks. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 139 and Firefox ESR < 128.11.

— Red Hat

Affected Software

21 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Firefox<139
Mozilla Firefox ESR<128.11
Mozilla Thunderbird<139
139
Mozilla Firefox<128.11.0
Mozilla Firefox<139.0
ubuntu/mozjs52*
ubuntu/mozjs38*
ubuntu/mozjs68*
ubuntu/mozjs52*
ubuntu/mozjs102*
ubuntu/mozjs78*
ubuntu/mozjs91*
ubuntu/thunderbird<1:128.12.0+build1-0ubuntu0.22.04.1
1:128.12.0+build1-0ubuntu0.22.04.1
ubuntu/mozjs102*
ubuntu/mozjs115*
Mozilla Firefox ESR<128.11
128.11
Mozilla Firefox<139
139
Mozilla Thunderbird<128.11
128.11
debian/firefox
159.0.1-1
debian/firefox-esr
140.12.0esr-1~deb12u1153.6.0esr-1~deb12u2140.15.0esr-1~deb13u1153.6.0esr-1~deb13u1153.5.1esr-1153.6.0esr-1
debian/thunderbird
1:140.12.0esr-1~deb12u11:153.6.0esr-1~deb12u21:140.12.0esr-1~deb13u11:153.6.0esr-1~deb13u11:153.5.0esr-11:153.6.0esr-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 139
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:128.12.0+build1-0ubuntu0.22.04.1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 128.11
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 159.0.1-1
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/firefox-esr to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 140.12.0esr-1~deb12u1Fixed in 153.6.0esr-1~deb12u2Fixed in 140.15.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 153.6.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 153.5.1esr-1Fixed in 153.6.0esr-1
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:140.12.0esr-1~deb12u1Fixed in 1:153.6.0esr-1~deb12u2Fixed in 1:140.12.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 1:153.6.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 1:153.5.0esr-1Fixed in 1:153.6.0esr-1
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 139
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox ESR to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 128.11
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 139
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 128.11

Event History

May 27, 2025
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected 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 OSV·01:15 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-2025-5266?

The severity of CVE-2025-5266 is classified as moderate due to its potential to enable XS-Leaks attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-5266?

To fix CVE-2025-5266, update Mozilla Firefox to version 139 or Firefox ESR to version 128.11.

3

Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2025-5266?

CVE-2025-5266 affects versions of Firefox prior to 139 and Firefox ESR prior to 128.11.

4

What kind of attacks can CVE-2025-5266 enable?

CVE-2025-5266 can enable XS-Leaks attacks by leaking information through load and error events from cross-origin resources.

5

Is user interaction required for CVE-2025-5266 to be exploited?

No, CVE-2025-5266 can be exploited without user interaction, highlighting its significance.

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