CVE-2025-55032: Focus incorrectly ignores Content-Disposition headers for some MIME types
Published Aug 19, 2025
·Updated
Focus for iOS would not respect a Content-Disposition header of type Attachment and would incorrectly display the content inline, potentially allowing for XSS attacks
Affected Software
3 affected components
All of the following
Mozilla Focus=142
Apple iOS
Mozilla Firefox Focus Iphone Os<142.0
Event History
Aug 19, 2025
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:52 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-55032?
CVE-2025-55032 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for XSS attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-55032?
To mitigate CVE-2025-55032, ensure that the Focus browser is updated to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What type of attacks does CVE-2025-55032 allow?
CVE-2025-55032 may allow for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks due to improper handling of Content-Disposition headers.
4
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2025-55032?
CVE-2025-55032 affects Mozilla Focus version 142 running on Apple iOS.
5
When was CVE-2025-55032 disclosed?
CVE-2025-55032 was disclosed as part of a security advisory by Mozilla.