CVE-2024-0953
MediumCVSS 6.1Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk23th percentile - higher than 23% of all known CVEs
Summary
When a user scans a QR code with the QR Code Scanner feature, they are not prompted before being navigated to the page specified in the code. This may surprise the user and potentially direct them to unwanted content. This vulnerability affects Firefox for iOS < 129.
Risk Assessment
Users may be unknowingly redirected to malicious pages, increasing the risk of phishing or malware installation.
Recommendation
Update Firefox for iOS to version 129 or later to get the fix.
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Original NVD description (English source)
When a user scans a QR Code with the QR Code Scanner feature, the user is not prompted before being navigated to the page specified in the code. This may surprise the user and potentially direct them to unwanted content. This vulnerability affects Firefox for iOS < 129.