#VU61888 Security features bypass in Mozilla Firefox - CVE-2022-28284

Vulnerability identifier: #VU61888

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-28284

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Mozilla Firefox
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor: Mozilla

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to an error that allowed the SVG's <use> element to load unexpected content and execute it under certain circumstances. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and execute arbitrary JavaScript code in victim's browser.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Mozilla Firefox: 92.0 - 98.0.2

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External links
https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2022-13/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.