CVE-2025-54144: Internal Firefox open-text URL scheme allowed loading of arbitrary URLs

Published Jul 22, 2025
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Updated

The URL scheme used by Firefox to facilitate searching of text queries could incorrectly allow attackers to open arbitrary website URLs or internal pages if a user was tricked into clicking a link

Affected Software

3 affected components
All of the following
Mozilla Firefox=141
Apple iOS
Mozilla Firefox Iphone Os<141.0

Event History

Jul 22, 2025
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Aug 19, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:52 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-54144?

CVE-2025-54144 has been assessed with a high severity rating due to its potential to allow attackers to redirect users to malicious sites.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-54144?

To resolve CVE-2025-54144, users should update their Mozilla Firefox to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2025-54144?

CVE-2025-54144 specifically affects Mozilla Firefox version 141 and potentially related software within the Apple iOS environment.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2025-54144 facilitate?

CVE-2025-54144 could facilitate phishing attacks by tricking users into clicking links that direct them to unintended URLs.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-54144?

While upgrading is the best fix, users can avoid potential exploitation of CVE-2025-54144 by being cautious of suspicious links until the issue is resolved.

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