CVE-2022-34468

Name: CVE-2022-34468
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-22T20:15:30.857+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.94%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-34468 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An iframe that was not permitted to run scripts could do so if the user clicked on a <code>javascript:</code> link. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 102, Firefox ESR < 91.11, Thunderbird < 102, and Thunderbird < 91.11.. EPSS estimates a 0.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An iframe that was not permitted to run scripts could do so if the user clicked on a <code>javascript:</code> link. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 102, Firefox ESR < 91.11, Thunderbird < 102, and Thunderbird < 91.11.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.94%

56.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-829

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Firefox	< 102.0
Mozilla	Firefox Esr	< 91.11
Mozilla	Thunderbird	< 91.11

References

https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1768537Issue Tracking, Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-24/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-25/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-26/Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1768537Issue Tracking, Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-24/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-25/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-26/Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1768537Issue Tracking, Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 22, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-34468?

How severe is CVE-2022-34468?

CVE-2022-34468 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-34468?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST