LibreWolf up to 143.0.4-1 on Windows Installer assets/setup.nsi uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in LibreWolf up to 143.0.4-1 on Windows. It has been classified as problematic. This impacts an unknown function of the file assets/setup.nsi of the component Installer. Performing a manipulation results in uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2025-11940. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in LibreWolf up to 143.0.4-1 on Windows. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown code block of the file assets/setup.nsi of the component Installer. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uncontrolled search path vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-427. The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-11940. The exploitability is told to be difficult. Attacking locally is a requirement. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1574 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 144.0-1 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at codeberg.org. Applying the patch dd10e31dd873e9cb309fad8aed921d45bf905a55 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at codeberg.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at CNNVD (CNNVD-202510-2552) and EUVD (EUVD-2025-35003). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.8

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VulDB Temp Score: 6.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Uncontrolled search path
CWE: CWE-427 / CWE-426
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: LibreWolf 144.0-1
Patch: dd10e31dd873e9cb309fad8aed921d45bf905a55

Timelineinfo

10/18/2025 Advisory disclosed
10/18/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/20/2025 +2 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-11940 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-11940
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-329019
EUVD: 🔒
CNNVD: CNNVD-202510-2552 - LibreWolf 代码问题漏洞

Entryinfo

Created: 10/18/2025 15:06
Updated: 10/20/2025 20:42
Changes: 10/18/2025 15:06 (57), 10/19/2025 12:42 (30), 10/19/2025 12:49 (1), 10/20/2025 20:42 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Submitinfo

Accepted

  • Submit #671575: LibreWolf Librewolf installer 143.0.4-1 EXE Hijacking (by github.com)

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