CVE-2025-8036
HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.42%
Last modified
CVE-2025-8036 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Thunderbird cached CORS preflight responses across IP address changes. This allowed circumventing CORS with DNS rebinding. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Thunderbird cached CORS preflight responses across IP address changes. This allowed circumventing CORS with DNS rebinding. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 141, Firefox ESR 140.1, Thunderbird 141, and Thunderbird 140.1.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 140.1.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 141.0 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | < 140.1.0 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | < 141.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1960834Permissions Required
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2025-56/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2025-59/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2025-61/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2025-63/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-8036?
Thunderbird cached CORS preflight responses across IP address changes. This allowed circumventing CORS with DNS rebinding. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 141, Firefox ESR 140.1, Thunderbird 141, and Thunderbird 140.1.
How severe is CVE-2025-8036?
CVE-2025-8036 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-8036?
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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