CVE-2025-8043: Incorrect URL truncation

Published Jul 22, 2025
·
Updated

Focus incorrectly truncated URLs towards the beginning instead of around the origin.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Firefox<141
141
Mozilla Thunderbird<141
141
Mozilla Firefox<141.0
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 141
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Mozilla Firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 141

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
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-2025-8043?

CVE-2025-8043 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-8043?

To fix CVE-2025-8043, upgrade your Mozilla Firefox installation to version 141 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-8043?

CVE-2025-8043 is a URL truncation vulnerability affecting Mozilla Firefox.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2025-8043?

Users of Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 141 are affected by CVE-2025-8043.

5

What impact does CVE-2025-8043 have on users?

CVE-2025-8043 can lead to incorrect processing of URLs, potentially exposing users to security risks.

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