CVE-2016-2825

CVE-2016-2825 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.

Key facts

Description

Mozilla Firefox before 47.0 allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and modify the location.host property via an invalid data: URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2825?
Mozilla Firefox before 47.0 allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and modify the location.host property via an invalid data: URL.
How severe is CVE-2016-2825?
CVE-2016-2825 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-2825 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-2825?
CVE-2016-2825 primarily affects Mozilla Firefox. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2825?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-2825 published?
CVE-2016-2825 was published on 2016-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

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