CVE-2026-86853

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10

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CVE-2026-86853 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A malicious webpage could repeatedly trigger external URL schemes, causing system prompts or external application launches. This could make Firefox for iOS temporarily unusable until the page is closed.

Description

A malicious webpage could repeatedly trigger external URL schemes, causing system prompts or external application launches. This could make Firefox for iOS temporarily unusable until the page is closed. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox for iOS 155.1.

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Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
MozillaFirefox for iOSAll versions

References

Timeline

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Status
Awaiting Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-86853?
A malicious webpage could repeatedly trigger external URL schemes, causing system prompts or external application launches. This could make Firefox for iOS temporarily unusable until the page is closed. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox for iOS 155.1.
How severe is CVE-2026-86853?
CVE-2026-86853 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity).
How do I fix CVE-2026-86853?
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