CVE-2025-6428
MediumCVSS 4.3Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk12th percentile - higher than 12% of all known CVEs
Summary
Vulnerability in Firefox for Android where when a URL was provided in a link querystring parameter, the browser would follow that URL instead of the correct URL, potentially leading to phishing attacks. This bug only affects Firefox for Android and was fixed in Firefox 140.
Risk Assessment
Risk of phishing, where the user may be redirected to a malicious site instead of the intended one, potentially leading to credential theft.
Recommendation
Update Firefox for Android to version 140 or later and be cautious when clicking links with parameters.
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Original NVD description (English source)
When a URL was provided in a link querystring parameter, Firefox for Android would follow that URL instead of the correct URL, potentially leading to phishing attacks. *This bug only affects Firefox for Android. Other versions of Firefox are unaffected.*. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 140.
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