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Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-1941 is a Mozilla Firefox Focus for Android issue where an opt-in lock screen authentication requirement could be bypassed. Users relying on that setting may have had browser access exposed despite expecting authentication. Mozilla states it was fixed in Firefox 136.
Executive priority
Treat as urgent for organizations using Firefox Focus on Android for privacy-sensitive browsing. The fix is available, but source details are limited, so prioritize patch verification over speculative response actions.
Technical view
The source describes an access-control bypass affecting a Focus setting requiring authentication before use, distinct from CVE-2025-0245. It is mapped to CWE-284 and scored CVSS 9.1 critical with high confidentiality and integrity impact. The bundle does not provide root cause details or exploit mechanics.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most relevant to Android environments using Firefox Focus and relying on its authentication-before-use lock screen setting. The source bundle does not clearly enumerate all affected versions beyond stating the fix was in Firefox 136.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not cite active exploitation, and KEV status is false. Bug details are referenced, but no exploit status, public proof-of-concept, or observed attack reporting is provided in the supplied sources.
Researcher notes
The supplied record is sparse and internally imprecise on affected product/version naming. Analysis should stay anchored to Mozilla’s advisory and CVE text. Do not assume broader Firefox desktop or non-Android exposure without vendor confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Update affected Mozilla Firefox Focus/Firefox Android deployments to the Firefox 136 fixed release or later.
- Check Mozilla advisory guidance for exact affected-version and platform details.
- Prioritize managed Android devices where browser privacy controls protect sensitive workflows.
- Temporarily reduce reliance on the Focus lock screen setting for sensitive access until patched.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Android devices with Firefox Focus or Mozilla Firefox packages installed.
- Confirm installed versions are at Firefox 136 fixed level or later.
- Review mobile device management records for update deployment coverage.
- Validate whether the authentication-before-use setting was relied upon by users or policy.
- Monitor Mozilla advisories for corrected affected-version details or follow-up guidance.
Public sources used
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- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N3.95.2CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.1CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1944665CVE reference, mozilla
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2025-14/CVE reference, mozilla
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