CVE-2026-9078 Details
Description
Firefox for iOS displayed specially crafted right-to-left (RTL) and internationalized domain names (IDNs) incorrectly in link preview UI surfaces. A crafted RTL hostname could visually reorder portions of the displayed domain, causing attacker-controlled sites to appear as trusted origins. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox for iOS 151.1.
A vulnerability in Firefox for iOS has been identified, where the link preview feature incorrectly displayed right-to-left (RTL) and internationalized domain names (IDNs). This flaw allowed a crafted RTL hostname to visually manipulate the domain presentation, making attacker-controlled sites appear as trusted sources. The issue affects Firefox for iOS versions prior to 151.1.
Users can update to Firefox for iOS version 151.1 to address this vulnerability.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed May 26, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2029371 | [email protected] | Permissions Required |
| https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-52/ | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-451 | User Interface (UI) Misrepresentation of Critical Information | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| mozilla firefox | < 151.1 |
CPE
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Change History
6 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 28, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 26, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 25, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |