javascript: URLs executed on object and embed tags
Vulnerability Description
Thunderbird executed `javascript:` URLs when used in `object` and `embed` tags. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 141, Firefox ESR 128.13, Firefox ESR 140.1, Thunderbird 141, Thunderbird 128.13, and Thunderbird 140.1.
Impact Analysis
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Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- Mirko Brodesser
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1928021
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2025-56/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2025-58/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2025-59/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2025-61/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2025-62/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2025-63/
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