CVE-2025-8038: CSP frame-src was not correctly enforced for paths

Published Jul 22, 2025
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Updated

Firefox ignored paths when checking the validity of navigations in a frame.

Other sources

Thunderbird ignored paths when checking the validity of navigations in a frame.

Mozilla

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Firefox ESR<140.1
140.1
Mozilla Thunderbird<140.1
140.1
Mozilla Firefox<141
141
Mozilla Thunderbird<141
141
Mozilla Firefox<140.1.0
Mozilla Firefox<141.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<140.1.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<141.0

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 140.1
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 141
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Mozilla Firefox / Firefox ESR / Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 141
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Mozilla Firefox ESR to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 140.1
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade Mozilla Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 141
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade Mozilla Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 140.1

Event History

Jul 22, 2025
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Updated
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Updated
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
Affected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:49 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-8038?

CVE-2025-8038 has been classified with a moderate severity level.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-8038?

To fix CVE-2025-8038, update your Firefox to version 141 or Firefox ESR to version 140.2 or later.

3

What does CVE-2025-8038 affect?

CVE-2025-8038 affects versions of Mozilla Firefox and Firefox ESR prior to 141 and 140.2 respectively.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-8038?

CVE-2025-8038 is a navigation validation vulnerability in Firefox.

5

Was CVE-2025-8038 reported or fixed recently?

CVE-2025-8038 was reported and fixed in a recent advisory aimed at improving Firefox's security.

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