Description
Spoofing issue in the Downloads component in Firefox for Android. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 157.
Published: 2026-09-29
Score: 5.4 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Spoofing
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

A flaw in Firefox for Android’s Downloads component allows an attacker to spoof the source of a downloaded file, making it appear as if it came from a trusted application or origin. This could trick users into believing a malicious file is legitimate, potentially enabling phishing or delivery of harmful content. The weakness lies in inadequate validation of the download origin and display of source information, allowing unauthenticated spoofing of file provenance.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects all releases of Firefox for Android earlier than version 157. The issue was corrected in Firefox 157, so any device still running a prior build is susceptible.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 5.4 indicates a moderate severity, and the EPSS score of <1% shows a low probability of exploitation. The vulnerability is not reported in CISA’s KEV catalog. The likely attack vector would involve tricking a user into interacting with a malicious download alert or link; exploitation would require the user to consent to the download. While the potential impact is significant, the low EPSS score and absence from KEV suggest a moderate potential for real-world attacks, contingent on user behavior.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 1, 2026 at 12:34 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade Firefox to version 157 or later on all Android devices
  • Verify that download notifications correctly display the source before accepting a file
  • Disable or limit automatic downloads from unknown or untrusted origins until applying the patch

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 1, 2026 at 12:34 UTC.

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History

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Mozilla firefox Mobile
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox_mobile:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
Vendors & Products Mozilla firefox Mobile

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-451

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-200
CWE-601

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L'}

ssvc

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


Wed, 30 Sep 2026 02:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-200
CWE-264

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Mozilla
Mozilla firefox
Vendors & Products Mozilla
Mozilla firefox

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-200
CWE-264

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Spoofing issue in the Downloads component in Firefox for Android. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 157.
Title Spoofing issue in the Downloads component in Firefox for Android
References

Subscriptions

Mozilla Firefox Firefox Mobile
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mozilla

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-01T10:50:23.312Z

Reserved: 2026-09-26T19:18:40.744Z

Link: CVE-2026-100823

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-09-30T19:47:03.299Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-09-29T13:17:47.603

Modified: 2026-10-05T16:58:57.867

Link: CVE-2026-100823

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-01T12:45:06Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-200

    Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

  • CWE-451

    User Interface (UI) Misrepresentation of Critical Information

  • CWE-601

    URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')