CVE-2023-29540 (GCVE-0-2023-29540)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-06-02 00:00 – Updated: 2025-01-09 15:42
VLAI
Summary
Using a redirect embedded into <code>sourceMappingUrls</code> could allow for navigation to external protocol links in sandboxed iframes without <code>allow-top-navigation-to-custom-protocols</code>. This vulnerability affects Firefox for Android < 112, Firefox < 112, and Focus for Android < 112.
Severity
No CVSS data available.
SSVC
Exploitation: none Automatable: no Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-01-09 15:42 UTC
CWE
  • Iframe sandbox bypass using redirects and sourceMappingUrls
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Mozilla Firefox for Android Affected: unspecified , < 112 (custom)
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