CVE-2022-22749

Public Exploit

Description

When scanning QR codes, Firefox for Android would have allowed navigation to some URLs that do not point to web content.<br>*This bug only affects Firefox for Android. Other operating systems are unaffected.*. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 96.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.12%
Vendor Advisory mozilla.org Vendor Advisory mozilla.org
Affected: Mozilla Firefox
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-01/ vendor advisory
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1705094 vendor advisory issue tracking exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-22749?
CVE-2022-22749 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-22749?
To fix CVE-2022-22749, 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-2022-22749 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-22749 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2022-22749?
CVE-2022-22749 affects Mozilla Firefox.
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