How severe is CVE-2024-43112?

CVE-2024-43112 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-43112 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-43112?

CVE-2024-43112 affects Mozilla Firefox Mobile. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-43112?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-43112 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-43112 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40040.

When was CVE-2024-43112 published?

CVE-2024-43112 was published on 2024-08-06 and last updated on 2026-08-19.

CVE-2024-43112

CVE-2024-43112 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox Mobile with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-40040
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Mozilla Firefox Mobile
Published: 2024-08-06
Last modified: 2026-08-19

Description

Long pressing on a download link could potentially provide a means for cross-site scripting This vulnerability affects Firefox for iOS < 129.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-43112?: Long pressing on a download link could potentially provide a means for cross-site scripting This vulnerability affects Firefox for iOS < 129.
How severe is CVE-2024-43112?: CVE-2024-43112 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-43112 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-43112?: CVE-2024-43112 affects Mozilla Firefox Mobile. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-43112?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-43112 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-43112 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40040.
When was CVE-2024-43112 published?: CVE-2024-43112 was published on 2024-08-06 and last updated on 2026-08-19.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox_mobile:*:*:*:*:*:iphone_os:*:*

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