CVE-2025-6430

Description

When a file download is specified via the `Content-Disposition` header, that directive would be ignored if the file was included via a `&lt;embed&gt;` or `&lt;object&gt;` tag, potentially making a website vulnerable to a cross-site scripting attack. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 140, Firefox ESR < 128.12, Thunderbird < 140, and Thunderbird < 128.12.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Vendor Advisory mozilla.org Vendor Advisory mozilla.org
Affected: Mozilla Firefox
Affected: Mozilla Firefox ESR
Affected: Mozilla Thunderbird
Affected: Mozilla Thunderbird
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1971140 permissions required
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2025-51/ vendor advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2025-53/ vendor advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2025-54/
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2025-55/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-6430?
CVE-2025-6430 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-6430?
To fix CVE-2025-6430, 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-2025-6430 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-6430 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-2025-6430?
CVE-2025-6430 affects Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Firefox ESR, Mozilla Thunderbird, Mozilla Thunderbird.
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