Vulnerability identifier: #VU66720
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-2022-38473
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Mozilla Firefox
Client/Desktop applications /
Web browsers
Firefox ESR
Client/Desktop applications /
Web browsers
Firefox for Android
Mobile applications /
Apps for mobile phones
Vendor: Mozilla
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrectly imposed security restrictions on a cross-origin iframe referencing an XSLT document. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website and inherit the parent domain's permissions to access microphone or camera.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Mozilla Firefox: 90.0 - 103.0.2
Firefox ESR: 91.0 - 91.12.0, 102.0 - 102.1.0
Firefox for Android: 90.1.0 - 103.2.0
External links
https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2022-33/
https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2022-35/
https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2022-34/
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.