CVE-2025-13023CWE-703

CVE-2025-13023

Critical · published November 11, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
30.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A sneaky sandbox escape in WebGPU could let attackers break out of their confines entirely! 🔥 Think of a sandbox designed for kids to play in, but someone finds a way to slip through the fence and wreak havoc in the entire yard! That's what this vulnerability allows – the boundary meant to keep the bad guys contained is just too flimsy. If exploited, an attacker could gain access to sensitive data or even take control of the system, leading to a cascade of compromises that could go completely unnoticed. This is a critical vulnerability that could spell disaster for users, leaving their systems exposed to all sorts of malicious activities.

Put simply

Think of a sandbox designed for kids to play in, but someone finds a way to slip through the fence and wreak havoc in the entire yard! That's what this vulnerability allows – the boundary meant to keep the bad guys contained is just too flimsy. This vulnerability arises from incorrect boundary conditions in the WebGPU component, allowing a sandbox escape that could lead to unauthorized access and control over the host environment.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain access to sensitive data or even take control of the system, leading to a cascade of compromises that could go completely unnoticed. This is a critical vulnerability that could spell disaster for users, leaving their systems exposed to all sorts of malicious activities. To protect against this vulnerability, update Firefox and Thunderbird to version 145 or later immediately. Additionally, review any dependent applications that utilize the WebGPU component for potential exposure. You've got this! Stay proactive and secure your systems today! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00381 · 30.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-703 · Improper Check or Handling of Exceptional Conditions
Published
2025-11-11T21:15Z
Affected products (1)
ProductVersionsFixed in
mozilla/firefox< 145.0145.0
References (3)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 NOV 15:47Z
    Sandbox escape due to incorrect boundary conditions in the Graphics: WebGPU component
    cvelistv5