CVE-2021-38503
Published Dec 8, 2021 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Nov 3, 2026
The iframe sandbox rules were not correctly applied to XSLT stylesheets, allowing an iframe to bypass restrictions such as executing scripts or navigating the top-level frame. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 94, Thunderbird < 91.3, and Firefox ESR < 91.3.
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QFinch assessment
The iframe sandbox rules were not correctly applied to XSLT stylesheets, allowing an iframe to bypass restrictions such as executing scripts or navigating the top-level frame. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 94, Thunderbird < 91.3, and Firefox ESR < 91.3.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- MEDIUM
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- Security advisory ↗
- Security advisory ↗
- Security advisory ↗
- bugzilla.mozilla.org ↗
- DSA-5026 ↗
- [debian-lts-announce] 20211229 [SECURITY] [DLA 2863-1] firefox-esr security update ↗
- DSA-5034 ↗
- [debian-lts-announce] 20220104 [SECURITY] [DLA 2874-1] thunderbird security update ↗
- GLSA-202202-03 ↗
- GLSA-202208-14 ↗
Record history
Published Dec 8, 2021 · Last refreshed Nov 3, 2026