CVE-2019-25136

A compromised child process could have injected XBL Bindings into privileged CSS rules, resulting in arbitrary code execution and a sandbox escape

Critical · published June 19, 2023

CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
1%
Percentile
51.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A compromised child process could spill secrets with a mere injection! In Firefox versions before 70, an attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code and break out of the sandbox. 🔥 Think of it like a crafty intruder sneaking onto a fairground ride. They manage to slip inside a control booth, allowing them to change the ride's programming and send everyone into a loop-de-loop of chaos without anyone noticing! 🎢 If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to run any code they wish on your system, potentially accessing sensitive data, manipulating files, or even taking full control. The fallout from such a breach can be mind-blowingly devastating, affecting your entire environment.

Put simply

Think of it like a crafty intruder sneaking onto a fairground ride. They manage to slip inside a control booth, allowing them to change the ride's programming and send everyone into a loop-de-loop of chaos without anyone noticing! 🎢 This vulnerability allows a compromised child process to inject XBL Bindings into privileged CSS rules, enabling arbitrary code execution and escaping the sandbox protections that Firefox implements.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to run any code they wish on your system, potentially accessing sensitive data, manipulating files, or even taking full control. The fallout from such a breach can be mind-blowingly devastating, affecting your entire environment. Update Firefox to version 70 or later immediately to mitigate this risk. Ensure that your browser is set to automatically check for updates so you're always running the safest version. 🛡️ You've got this! Keep your browser updated, and you'll be well on your way to security hero status! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
10.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00664 · 51.1th percentile
Published
2023-06-19T10:45Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 JUN 10:45Z
    A compromised child process could have injected XBL Bindings into privileged CSS rules, resulting in arbitrary code execution and a sandbox escape
    cvelistv5