CVE-2026-9308: Arbitrary JavaScript execution in Reader View due to wrong HTML replacement order

Published Jun 1, 2026
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Updated

Firefox for iOS Reader View replaced page content in its HTML template before replacing other internal placeholders. A malicious page could include a placeholder string that was later substituted with JSON-LD data, potentially resulting in arbitrary JavaScript execution.

Affected Software

3 affected components
All of the following
Mozilla Firefox=151.2
Apple iOS
Mozilla Firefox Iphone Os<151.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox for iOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 151.2

Event History

Jun 1, 2026
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:24 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:24 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 29, 58424
Event
via FIRST·02:49 PM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-9308?

CVE-2026-9308 has a medium severity rating of 5.4 on the CVSS scale.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-9308?

To mitigate CVE-2026-9308, ensure that you update to the latest version of Mozilla Firefox on iOS where the vulnerability has been addressed.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-9308?

CVE-2026-9308 is classified as a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability due to arbitrary JavaScript execution.

4

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-9308?

CVE-2026-9308 affects Mozilla Firefox running on iOS devices.

5

When was CVE-2026-9308 published?

CVE-2026-9308 was published on June 1, 2026.

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