CVE-2025-5270

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.23%

Last modified

CVE-2025-5270 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In certain cases, SNI could have been sent unencrypted even when encrypted DNS was enabled. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 139 and Thunderbird 139.. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In certain cases, SNI could have been sent unencrypted even when encrypted DNS was enabled. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 139 and Thunderbird 139.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.23%

14.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MozillaFirefox< 139.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-5270?
In certain cases, SNI could have been sent unencrypted even when encrypted DNS was enabled. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 139 and Thunderbird 139.
How severe is CVE-2025-5270?
CVE-2025-5270 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-5270?
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