CVE-2025-4089 Details
Description
Due to insufficient escaping of special characters in the "copy as cURL" feature, an attacker could trick a user into using this command, potentially leading to local code execution on the user's system. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 138 and Thunderbird 138.
A vulnerability exists in Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 138 and Thunderbird versions prior to 138, where the 'copy as cURL' feature fails to properly escape special characters. This flaw could allow an attacker to manipulate a user into executing a crafted cURL command, potentially leading to local code execution on the user's machine.
Users can update to Firefox 138 or Thunderbird 138 to address this vulnerability.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Apr 30, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/buglist.cgi?bug_id=1949994%2C1956698%2C1960198 | [email protected] | Broken Link |
| https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2025-28/ | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2025-31/ | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-77 | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| mozilla firefox | < 138.0 |
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| mozilla thunderbird | < 138.0 |
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Change History
6 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 13, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| May 9, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Apr 29, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 29, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |