CVE-2020-12404

Description

For native-to-JS bridging the app requires a unique token to be passed that ensures non-app code can't call the bridging functions. That token could leak when used for downloading files. This vulnerability affects Firefox for iOS < 26.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.26%
Vendor Advisory mozilla.org Vendor Advisory mozilla.org
Affected: Mozilla Firefox for iOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-19/ vendor advisory
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1631739 issue tracking permissions required vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-12404?
CVE-2020-12404 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-12404?
To fix CVE-2020-12404, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-12404 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-12404 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-12404?
CVE-2020-12404 affects Mozilla Firefox for iOS.
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