CVE-2025-1940: Android Intent confirmation prompt tapjacking using Select options

Published Mar 4, 2025
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Updated

A select option could partially obscure the confirmation prompt shown before launching external apps. This could be used to trick a user in to launching an external app unexpectedly. This issue only affects Android versions of Firefox.. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 136.

Other sources

A select option could partially obscure the confirmation prompt shown before launching external apps. This could be used to trick a user in to launching an external app unexpectedly. This issue only affects Android versions of Firefox.

Mozilla

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Firefox<136
Mozilla Firefox<136
136
Mozilla Firefox<136.0

Event History

Mar 4, 2025
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:31 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-1940?

CVE-2025-1940 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-1940?

To fix CVE-2025-1940, you need to update Firefox to version 136 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-1940?

CVE-2025-1940 specifically affects users of Firefox on Android running versions prior to 136.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-1940?

CVE-2025-1940 is an issue that could lead to user deception regarding the launching of external applications.

5

When was CVE-2025-1940 disclosed?

CVE-2025-1940 was disclosed in early 2025.

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