CVE-2023-25736
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: June 19, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
An invalid downcast from `nsHTMLDocument` to `nsIContent` could have lead to undefined behavior. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 110.
Risk Analysis
This vulnerability involves an invalid memory downcast in Firefox that could lead to undefined behavior. With a CVSS score of 9.8, it is considered critical due to the potential for full system compromise, though it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, which is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.
Users should update to Firefox version 110 or later to resolve this issue.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-25736 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-25736 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts