CVE-2025-13018

Mitigation bypass in the DOM: Security component

Published Nov 11, 2025 CVSS 3.1 · 8.1 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Mitigation bypass in the DOM: Security component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 145, Firefox ESR 140.5, Thunderbird 145, and Thunderbird 140.5.

Analysis

AI-generated

Technical impact

The vulnerability is a mitigation bypass in the DOM's security component, allowing an attacker to inject malicious script into pages rendered by Firefox or Thunderbird. Because the validation logic is circumvented, the injected JavaScript runs in the context of the victim’s browser, giving the attacker the ability to hijack or alter data, perform click‑jacking, or execute arbitrary code (CWE‑79).

Affected Systems

Mozilla Firefox versions before 145 and Firefox ESR before 140.5, as well as Mozilla Thunderbird versions before 145 and Thunderbird ESR before 140.5 are affected. These are the mainstream and extended‑support editions widely used on consumer and enterprise systems.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score is 8.1, indicating high severity, but the EPSS score is below 1 %, meaning the likelihood of exploitation in the wild is low. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Based on the description, it is inferred that an attacker could trigger it by delivering a malicious web page or email that leverages the DOM; no elevated privileges or network access are required, and the exploitation is local to the user’s browser.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade to Firefox 145 or later or Firefox ESR 140.5 or later; upgrade Thunderbird 145 or later or Thunderbird ESR 140.5 or later
  • In environments where updating immediately is not possible, consider disabling or restricting DOM content injection in user‑configured policies or sandboxing the affected applications
  • Regularly review Mozilla security advisories and apply patches as soon as they become available

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 20, 2026 at 19:02 UTC.

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-4370-1 firefox-esr security update
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-4372-1 thunderbird security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-6054-1 firefox-esr security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-6059-1 thunderbird security update
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-7991-1 Thunderbird vulnerabilities
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Mitigation bypass in the DOM: Security component. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 145, Firefox ESR < 140.5, Thunderbird < 145, and Thunderbird < 140.5. Mitigation bypass in the DOM: Security component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 145, Firefox ESR 140.5, Thunderbird 145, and Thunderbird 140.5.
Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Mitigation bypass in the DOM: Security component. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 145 and Firefox ESR < 140.5. Mitigation bypass in the DOM: Security component. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 145, Firefox ESR < 140.5, Thunderbird < 145, and Thunderbird < 140.5.
References
Type Values Removed Values Added
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:esr:*:*:*
Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-288
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Mozilla
Mozilla firefox
Mozilla firefox Esr
Vendors & Products Mozilla
Mozilla firefox
Mozilla firefox Esr
Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-79
References
Metrics threat_severity

None

cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N'}

threat_severity

Moderate

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Mitigation bypass in the DOM: Security component. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 145 and Firefox ESR < 140.5.
Title Mitigation bypass in the DOM: Security component
References
Weaknesses
  • CWE-288

    Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel

  • CWE-79

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mozilla
Published
Updated
Apr 13, 2026, 2:26 PM
Reserved
Nov 11, 2025, 3:12 PM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 11, 2025, 4:15 PM
Modified
Oct 23, 2026, 10:10 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Nov 11, 2025, 3:47 PM