CVE-2026-2032: Vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox for iOS
Malicious scripts that interrupt new tab page loading could cause desynchronization between the address bar and page content, allowing the attacker to spoof arbitrary HTML under a trusted domain. This vulnerability affects Firefox for iOS < 147.2.1.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-2032 is a security vulnerability identified in Mozilla Firefox for iOS versions earlier than 147.2.1. The vulnerability arises from a flaw in the handling of the new tab page loading process, where malicious scripts can interrupt this loading sequence. This interruption causes a desynchronization between the browser's address bar and the actual page content rendered. As a result, an attacker can inject and display arbitrary HTML content that appears to originate from a trusted domain, effectively enabling content spoofing or phishing attacks. This manipulation undermines the browser's security model by misleading users about the authenticity of the displayed content, potentially leading to credential theft, malware downloads, or other malicious outcomes. The vulnerability does not require prior authentication but does require user interaction to trigger the malicious script. No CVSS score has been assigned yet, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild. The vulnerability specifically targets Firefox for iOS, which is a distinct product from Firefox on other platforms due to iOS’s unique browser engine requirements. The issue highlights the importance of synchronizing UI elements such as the address bar with the actual content to prevent spoofing. Mozilla has addressed this vulnerability in Firefox for iOS version 147.2.1, and users are strongly advised to update to this or later versions to mitigate the risk.
Potential Impact
For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to user security and trust. The ability to spoof content under a trusted domain can facilitate phishing attacks, leading to credential compromise, unauthorized access to corporate resources, and potential data breaches. Organizations relying on Firefox for iOS for secure browsing or internal web applications may see an increased risk of targeted attacks exploiting this flaw. The confidentiality and integrity of user sessions are at risk, as attackers can present fraudulent content that appears legitimate. This can also lead to reputational damage if users fall victim to scams appearing to originate from trusted corporate domains. The absence of known exploits in the wild reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat, as attackers may develop exploits once the vulnerability details are public. The impact is heightened in sectors with high mobile device usage and sensitive data handling, such as finance, healthcare, and government institutions within Europe.
Mitigation Recommendations
European organizations should ensure that all Firefox for iOS installations are updated promptly to version 147.2.1 or later, where the vulnerability is patched. IT departments should enforce mobile device management (MDM) policies that mandate timely updates and restrict installation of outdated app versions. User training should emphasize caution when interacting with new tab pages or unexpected content, highlighting the risk of spoofed pages. Organizations can implement network-level protections such as web filtering and DNS security to block known malicious domains and suspicious scripts. Monitoring browser logs and network traffic for anomalies related to new tab page loads may help detect exploitation attempts. Additionally, organizations should encourage the use of multi-factor authentication (MFA) to reduce the impact of credential theft resulting from phishing. Collaboration with Mozilla for timely security updates and threat intelligence sharing is also recommended. Finally, consider deploying endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions capable of identifying suspicious browser behaviors on iOS devices.
Affected Countries
Germany, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Sweden, Belgium, Denmark, Finland
CVE-2026-2032: Vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox for iOS
Description
Malicious scripts that interrupt new tab page loading could cause desynchronization between the address bar and page content, allowing the attacker to spoof arbitrary HTML under a trusted domain. This vulnerability affects Firefox for iOS < 147.2.1.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-2032 is a security vulnerability identified in Mozilla Firefox for iOS versions earlier than 147.2.1. The vulnerability arises from a flaw in the handling of the new tab page loading process, where malicious scripts can interrupt this loading sequence. This interruption causes a desynchronization between the browser's address bar and the actual page content rendered. As a result, an attacker can inject and display arbitrary HTML content that appears to originate from a trusted domain, effectively enabling content spoofing or phishing attacks. This manipulation undermines the browser's security model by misleading users about the authenticity of the displayed content, potentially leading to credential theft, malware downloads, or other malicious outcomes. The vulnerability does not require prior authentication but does require user interaction to trigger the malicious script. No CVSS score has been assigned yet, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild. The vulnerability specifically targets Firefox for iOS, which is a distinct product from Firefox on other platforms due to iOS’s unique browser engine requirements. The issue highlights the importance of synchronizing UI elements such as the address bar with the actual content to prevent spoofing. Mozilla has addressed this vulnerability in Firefox for iOS version 147.2.1, and users are strongly advised to update to this or later versions to mitigate the risk.
Potential Impact
For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to user security and trust. The ability to spoof content under a trusted domain can facilitate phishing attacks, leading to credential compromise, unauthorized access to corporate resources, and potential data breaches. Organizations relying on Firefox for iOS for secure browsing or internal web applications may see an increased risk of targeted attacks exploiting this flaw. The confidentiality and integrity of user sessions are at risk, as attackers can present fraudulent content that appears legitimate. This can also lead to reputational damage if users fall victim to scams appearing to originate from trusted corporate domains. The absence of known exploits in the wild reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat, as attackers may develop exploits once the vulnerability details are public. The impact is heightened in sectors with high mobile device usage and sensitive data handling, such as finance, healthcare, and government institutions within Europe.
Mitigation Recommendations
European organizations should ensure that all Firefox for iOS installations are updated promptly to version 147.2.1 or later, where the vulnerability is patched. IT departments should enforce mobile device management (MDM) policies that mandate timely updates and restrict installation of outdated app versions. User training should emphasize caution when interacting with new tab pages or unexpected content, highlighting the risk of spoofed pages. Organizations can implement network-level protections such as web filtering and DNS security to block known malicious domains and suspicious scripts. Monitoring browser logs and network traffic for anomalies related to new tab page loads may help detect exploitation attempts. Additionally, organizations should encourage the use of multi-factor authentication (MFA) to reduce the impact of credential theft resulting from phishing. Collaboration with Mozilla for timely security updates and threat intelligence sharing is also recommended. Finally, consider deploying endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions capable of identifying suspicious browser behaviors on iOS devices.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- mozilla
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-06T00:51:21.376Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6994257180d747be207b740f
Added to database: 2/17/2026, 8:23:13 AM
Last enriched: 2/17/2026, 8:26:11 AM
Last updated: 4/3/2026, 6:14:44 PM
Views: 225
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