CVE-2021-4221
If a domain name contained a RTL character, it would cause the domain to be rendered to the right of the path.
- Published
- Last modified
- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean? →
- published
- Whether CISA lists it in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: proof that attackers are using it.What do these mean? →
- Not listed in CISA KEV
- Fix
- Fixed in 92
- Whether working attack code is public (Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei or GitHub). Public code makes attacks easier.What do these mean? →
- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
CISA's decision points: whether it is exploited, whether attacks can be automated, and how much control an attacker gets. Assessed (SSVC 2.0.3).What do these mean? →
- Exploitation: poc
- Automatable: no
- Technical impact: partial
Summary
If a domain name contained a RTL character, it would cause the domain to be rendered to the right of the path. This could lead to user confusion and spoofing attacks. <br>*This bug only affects Firefox for Android. Other operating systems are unaffected.*<br>*Note*: Due to a clerical error this advisory was not included in the original announcement, and was added in Feburary 2022. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 92.
Timeline
- CVE published
- CISA SSVC assessment
Exploitation: poc · Automatable: no · Technical impact: partial
- Record last updated
Affected versions
- Mozilla Firefox
fixed in 92