Security Operations, Vulnerability Management

Firefox browser vulnerability risks arbitrary code execution

HackRead reported that a critical vulnerability in the Firefox web browser was recently discovered by AI security firm AISLE, posing a significant risk to over 180 million users.

The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-13016, originated from a coding error within Firefox's WebAssembly engine, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code on users' devices. The vulnerability, linked to a stack buffer overflow in the Garbage Collection memory feature, remained unnoticed for six months, potentially compromising sensitive data.

The prompt response from Mozilla's security team resulted in quick deployment of a fix, highlighting the importance of timely vulnerability detection and remediation. Users are strongly advised to update their Firefox browsers to the latest secure versions to reduce the risk of exploitation.

Source: HackRead

Get daily email updates

SC Media's daily must-read of the most current and pressing daily news

By clicking the Subscribe button below, you agree to SC Media Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

You can skip this ad in 5 seconds