CVE-2025-6426

CVE-2025-6426 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-345.

Key facts

Description

The executable file warning did not warn users before opening files with the `terminal` extension. *This bug only affects Firefox for macOS. Other versions of Firefox are unaffected.*. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 140, Firefox ESR 128.12, Thunderbird 140, and Thunderbird 128.12.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-6426?
The executable file warning did not warn users before opening files with the `terminal` extension. *This bug only affects Firefox for macOS. Other versions of Firefox are unaffected.*. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 140, Firefox ESR 128.12, Thunderbird 140, and Thunderbird 128.12.
How severe is CVE-2025-6426?
CVE-2025-6426 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-6426 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-6426?
CVE-2025-6426 primarily affects Mozilla Firefox. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-6426?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-6426 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-6426 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-19102.
When was CVE-2025-6426 published?
CVE-2025-6426 was published on 2025-06-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

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