CVE-2025-11716
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.21%
Last modified
CVE-2025-11716 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Links in a sandboxed iframe could open an external app on Android without the required "allow-" permission. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 144 and Thunderbird 144.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Links in a sandboxed iframe could open an external app on Android without the required "allow-" permission. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 144 and Thunderbird 144.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 144.0 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | < 144.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1818679Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2025-81/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2025-84/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-11716?
Links in a sandboxed iframe could open an external app on Android without the required "allow-" permission. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 144 and Thunderbird 144.
How severe is CVE-2025-11716?
CVE-2025-11716 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-11716?
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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