CVE-2026-8951
Description
Spoofing issue in the Toolbar component in Firefox for Android. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 151.
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Spoofing vulnerability in Firefox for Android's Toolbar allows URL bar manipulation, fixed in Firefox 151.
Vulnerability
A spoofing issue exists in the Toolbar component of Firefox for Android. The vulnerability allows an attacker to manipulate the URL bar display, potentially tricking users into believing they are on a different site. This affects Firefox for Android prior to version 151 [1].
Exploitation
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by crafting a malicious webpage or navigation request that misleads the Toolbar component into displaying a spoofed URL. No user interaction beyond viewing the page is required; the spoofing occurs automatically when the crafted content is loaded.
Impact
Successful exploitation allows the attacker to spoof the URL shown in the address bar. This can lead to phishing attacks or misdirection of user trust, as the displayed URL does not match the actual origin. The impact is moderate, affecting the integrity of the browser's user interface.
Mitigation
The vulnerability is fixed in Firefox 151, released on May 19, 2026 [1]. Users should update to the latest version. No workarounds are available, and there is no indication the vulnerability is listed in known exploited vulnerabilities catalogs.
AI Insight generated on May 21, 2026. Synthesized from this CVE's description and the cited reference URLs; citations are validated against the source bundle.
Affected products
2- Range: <151
- Range: <151
Patches
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References
2- www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-46/nvdVendor Advisory
- bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cginvdPermissions Required
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